Lead Data Engineer - Azure Synapse

Lead Data Engineer (Azure Synapse) - Watford - £550-£600/day - Outside IR35

Global organisation in Watford is seeking a hands-on Lead Data Engineer to review and modernise their data engineering practice. You'll consolidate pipelines, implement best practices, and lead a small team - while remaining actively involved in delivery.

3-month contract with a strong chance of extension.

What you'll do:
  • Build and optimise Azure Synapse pipelines and integrations
  • Apply Lakehouse / ADLS Gen2 patterns and medallion architecture
  • Lead and mentor engineers while delivering hands-on
  • Ensure secure, scalable, production-ready engineering
  • Coding across SQL, Python, CI/CD, DevOps
You'll need:
  • Experience in data engineering, including strong expertise in Azure Synapse
  • Experience stabilising/modernising live platforms
  • Strong SQL, Python, performance tuning, and security focus
  • Exposure to multiple source systems (Finance, CRM, ERP)
Hybrid working (2-3 days onsite), competitive rate, outside IR35.

Apply now or contact Andy Weir at Cathcart Technology.

Cathcart Technology is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Job Details

Company
Cathcart Technology
Location
Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / Remote Options
Employment Type
Contract
Salary
£550 - £600/day
Posted