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# Lead Data Engineer

- **Company:** Noir Consulting
- **Location:** Cambridge, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Databases, Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, Github, R (Programming Language), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, MySQL, PostGIS, Windows PowerShell, Transact-SQL, Azure Data Factory, Information Technology, Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** August 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815448164-lead-data-engineer

## About the Role

* A proven background in data engineering, with experience managing complex technical projects.
 * Strong leadership skills and the ability to effectively motivate and support a technical team.
 * Excellent communication skills, capable of working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
 * A passion for data and a commitment to using it to drive meaningful, real-world impact.
 * A relevant degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)., Applicants must be based in the UK and have the right to work in the UK even though remote work is available.

## Description

* Apply comprehensive experience with IaaS services, including Microsoft Azure and AWS, to design and deliver robust, scalable data solutions.
 * Lead the development of databases and manage CI/CD pipelines to support efficient and reliable deployments.
 * Work with Azure Synapse and Azure Data Factory to develop and maintain data integration and transformation processes.
 * Champion best practices around continuous integration and deployment.
 * Manage and optimise the use of Azure cloud services across the organisation.
 * Use version control tools such as Git and GitHub to ensure collaborative, well-documented code development.
 * Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of relational and geospatial databases including MySQL, T-SQL, PostGIS, and PostgreSQL.
 * Write and maintain scripts in PowerShell, Bash, R, and Python to automate data workflows and support analysis.
 * Oversee multiple technical projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with organisational goals.
 * Inspire, mentor and guide a small, busy team of data engineers, creating a collaborative and high-performing environment.


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