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Short-term (2–3 month) contract Data Engineer in Wellington, starting immediately: hands-on migration of legacy SQL Server data workloads, pipelines and ETL integrations onto an Azure and Databricks platform. Core tech: Azure, Databricks, SQL Server, ETL.

Data Engineer – Azure & Databricks Wellington | 2–3 Month Contract | Immediate Start

We’re looking for an experienced Data Engineer for an initial 2–3 month contract, supporting a data modernisation programme moving an established legacy environment onto a global Azure and Databricks platform.

This is a hands-on role requiring someone who can quickly get across the existing environment and contribute to the migration of data, pipelines and integrations into the new cloud platform.

What you'll be doing:
  • Supporting the migration of existing data workloads into Azure using Databricks
  • Working across legacy SQL Server environments and modern cloud technologies
  • Developing and migrating data pipelines and integrations
  • Working with existing integration services and ETL processes
  • Troubleshooting migration and data integration issues
  • Helping ensure data quality, reliability and performance throughout the transition
  • Working closely with technical teams to keep the migration moving at pace
What we're looking for:
  • Strong hands-on Databricks experience
  • Solid Microsoft Azure data engineering experience
  • Strong SQL Server / SQL capability
  • Experience with integration services, ETL and data pipelines
  • Experience migrating data from legacy/on-premise environments into Azure
  • Exposure to older Microsoft technologies, ideally SQL Server 2016
  • Previous experience working on data migration or platform modernisation programmes
  • Ability to hit the ground running in a short-term contract environment
This would suit an experienced Data Engineer who is comfortable bridging legacy Microsoft data technologies with modern Azure and Databricks environments and is available to contribute immediately.

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