Data Engineer

Salary: £37,000 - 44,000 per year

Requirements:

• Commercial experience working as a Data Engineer.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric, including Data Factory, Lakehouse, Warehouse, Notebooks and Power BI integration.
• Strong SQL skills and experience working with both relational and analytical data models.
• Experience building and maintaining ETL/ELT data pipelines.
• Knowledge of Azure data services and cloud-based data architectures.
• Understanding of data governance, security and data quality best practice.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.
• Python or PySpark development within Microsoft Fabric.
• CI/CD practices for data engineering and data product delivery.
• Experience within legal services or another professional services environment.
• Exposure to systems such as Intapp, Elite 3E or VisualFiles.
• Knowledge of GDPR and data privacy requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and maintain data pipelines and workflows using Microsoft Fabric, including Data Factory, Notebooks, Lakehouse and Warehouse components.
• Migrate existing on-premise and cloud-based data solutions into modern Fabric architectures.
• Develop and optimise data models to support analytics, reporting and business insight.
• Integrate data from multiple business systems, including finance, CRM and operational platforms.
• Build robust ELT/ETL processes that deliver high levels of data quality, consistency and performance.
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable solutions.
• Apply best practice in data governance, security and compliance within a regulated environment.
• Support continuous improvement of the firms data platform, standards and engineering practices.
• Explore new Microsoft Fabric capabilities and identify opportunities to enhance the data estate.

Technologies:

• AI
• Azure
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• CRM
• ETL
• Fabric
• Support
• Power BI
• Python
• PySpark
• SQL
• Security

More:

At DAC Beachcroft, data is becoming a strategic enabler across the business as we evolve our Data & Insight function beyond traditional reporting. We are investing in modern technologies, innovative thinking and scalable data solutions to help colleagues make better decisions every day. We are looking for a Data Engineer with hands-on Microsoft Fabric experience to join our growing team and play a key role in building our modern data platform. This is a collaborative role at the centre of our digital, data and AI transformation, working with legal, finance, people and operational teams across a leading international law firm. We offer ongoing professional development and certification support, flexible and hybrid working through our Flex Forward approach, and a supportive, sociable data team. We are also a Disability Confident Scheme employer and are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

last updated 36 week of 2026