Senior Data Engineer – Remote

Noir Consulting; Guildford; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Excellent Benefits

Job summary

Noir Consulting seeks a Senior Data Engineer to own the data platform end to end in a remote working arrangement. You will set standards for data modelling, security and governance while shaping data products and guardrails for AI agents that underpin our data-driven decisions.

The role requires deep SQL/T-SQL on SQL Server / Azure SQL, strong Python (PySpark) capabilities, and experience with Databricks, Synapse or Microsoft Fabric, plus Power BI semantic modelling.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of SQL and T-SQL on SQL Server / Azure SQL.
• Data modelling experience and strong Python (PySpark).
• Experience with Microsoft Fabric or Databricks / Synapse and Delta/Parquet.
• Power BI semantic modelling proficiency and data protection awareness.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the data platform end to end.
• Design data products, contracts and guardrails for AI agents.
• Set standards for data modelling, security and governance.
• Collaborate with engineering teams in an Agile environment.

Skills

SQL

T-SQL

Python

PySpark

Databricks

Synapse

Power BI

Microsoft Fabric

Azure SQL

Data modelling

Tools

Databricks

Synapse

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

Senior Data Engineer – Remote

(Senior Data Engineer, Data Engineer, SQL, T-SQL, SQL Server, Azure SQL, Python, PySpark, Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, Synapse, Delta / Parquet, Power BI, Agentic AI, Infrastructure as code, IaC, CI/CD, data warehousing, data lakehouse, data architecture, Agile, Senior Data Engineer, Data Engineer)

Our client is a fast-growing, mission-driven global giant in the energy sector and they are playing a significant part in creating a cleaner, more sustainable future for all. They are looking for a Senior Data Engineer to take ownership of the data platform end to end. They need someone to set the standards for how data is modelled, secured and governed. Their software delivery is increasingly agentic, using AI agents, but they need a talented Data Engineer to design the data products, contracts and guardrails those agents rely on.

We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer with a deep knowledge of SQL and T-SQL on SQL Server / Azure SQL, data modelling experience and strong Python (PySpark, notebooks). Exposure to Microsoft Fabric is required, or at least Databricks / Synapse and the Delta / Parquet ecosystem, as well as Power BI semantic modelling. You will also need an understanding of information security and data protection in an engineering context and be comfortable using AI agents and assistants as part of how you build.

We are keen to hear from talented Senior Data Engineer candidates from all backgrounds, but particularly within the Energy sector.

This is a truly amazing opportunity to work for a prestigious brand that will do wonders for your career. They invest heavily in training and career development; top performers are guaranteed a career path into senior and lead positions within 12 months.

Location: Remote

Salary: £45k – £50k + Bonus + Excellent Benefits