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Lead Data Engineer - Azure Synapse
Job in
Watford, Hertfordshire, NN6, England, UK
Listed on 2026-02-09
Listing for:
Cathcart Technology
Full Time, Contract
position Listed on 2026-02-09
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Data Engineer, Systems Engineer -
Engineering
Data Engineer, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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, Dev Ops
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.
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