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.