Data Platform Engineer

Your Mission:

Please note this is a 12-month FTC position.

This role is not open to freelance or consultancy arrangements.

Epson is seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Data Platform Engineer to join our IT team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Azure data services, SQL/SQL Server operations, DevOps practices, Power BI, and Microsoft Fabric. You will play a key role in designing, analysing, and visualizing data solutions, ensuring reliable data pipelines, and delivering insights that support business decisions.

Epson operates on a hybrid model of working from home and from our office spaces.

What you will do:

• Data Analysis & Reporting

• • Extract, transform, and analyse structured and unstructured data using SQL and Azure data services.
  • Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports to provide actionable insights.
  • Leverage Microsoft Fabric for advanced data integration and analytics.

• Database & SQL Server Operations
• • Manage, optimize, and monitor SQL Server operations for performance, security, and reliability.
  • Write complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and functions for business use cases.
• Data Engineering & DevOps Collaboration
• • Work with DevOps teams to integrate analytics pipelines into CI/CD workflows.
  • Automate data processes using Azure Data Factory, Synapse, or similar services.
  • Ensure adherence to data governance, security, and compliance policies.
• Cloud & Azure Integration
• • Utilize Azure Data Lake, Azure SQL Database, Synapse Analytics, and Azure DevOps for scalable data solutions.
  • Support migration and modernization of on-prem data solutions to Azure cloud.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• • Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into data models, reports, and insights.
  • Present findings and recommendations in a clear and concise manner to technical and non-technical audiences.

We are keen to hear from you even if you don’t match all listed requirements, but you identify with our brand and passion for innovation.

What we ask for:

• 3+ years of experience as a Data Analyst, BI Developer, or Data Engineer in IT services.
• Strong hands-on experience with SQL & SQL Server operations.
• Proficiency in Azure Data Services (Data Factory, Synapse, Data Lake, Azure SQL, Azure SQL MI).
• Experience with Power BI development (DAX, Power Query, Data Modelling).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Fabric for end-to-end analytics.
• Strong understanding of data ware housing, performance tuning and partitioning strategies.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, version control (Git), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and data storytelling skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Microsoft certifications in Azure Data Engineer, Power BI, or Fabric.
• Experience with ADF pipelines and data automation.
• Exposure to integration with Azure services.

What we offer:

Our heritage

We aspire to be an indispensable company, trusted throughout the world for our commitment to openness, customer satisfaction and sustainability. We respect individuality while promoting teamwork, and we are committed to delivering unique value through innovative and creative solutions.

Our commitment to the environment

We all have a role to play in building a better future. For Epson, being a sustainable company means being mindful of every aspect of our organisation – from the smallest lightbulb to the largest factory. It fuels our innovation, drives our growth, motivates our workforce and, ultimately, to contribute to society.

Our people

We believe a healthy culture, strong values, teamwork, and contribution from a diverse range of individuals will help us to strive for excellence.

Our brand

Ranked by Clarivate Analytics as a Top 100 Global Innovator brand for the last seven years running.