Data Engineer – Azure Data Platform (Closed)

Nov 7, 2025

Nordkood - Freelance data engineer project
Nordkood - Freelance data engineer project

We’re looking for experienced Data Engineers for a long-term (full-time equivalent shared between 3 people) public sector project focused on maintaining and developing a modern Azure-based data platform.


Location: Remote (Finland)

Languages: Finnish (required), English

Rate: ∼ 80€/h

Must-have skills

  • Proven experience as a Data Engineer with hands-on work in Azure Data Platform environments

  • Strong skills in ETL/ELT process design, data modeling, and integration development

  • Proficiency with Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, and SQL Server

  • Understanding of data security, pseudonymization, and GDPR compliance

  • Experience working in hybrid on-prem / cloud environments


Nice-to-have skills

  • Experience with Azure DevOps (version control, CI/CD pipelines)

  • Familiarity with data monitoring tools such as Azure Monitor or Splunk

  • Knowledge of Power BI or similar reporting environments

  • Certifications:

    Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203)

    Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)

  • Practical experience with data quality, error handling, and logging automation


What you’ll do

  • Maintain and develop Azure Data Factory pipelines and SQL-based data transformations

  • Monitor data flows, troubleshoot issues, and implement automated recovery solutions

  • Manage pseudonymization, logging, and data retention processes

  • Collaborate closely with architects and service management on platform improvements

  • Support ongoing documentation, data governance, and process standardization