Senior Data Engineer – Remote

Noir Consulting; Royal Leamington Spa; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Excellent Benefits

Remote work

Job summary

Noir Consulting is seeking a Senior Data Engineer for a fully remote role. You will own the data platform end-to-end, defining data models, security, and governance to support AI agent-driven data products.

The ideal candidate has deep SQL skills (SQL Server/Azure SQL), strong Python (PySpark), and experience with Databricks, Synapse or Fabric, plus Power BI semantic modelling. A background in data security and Agile delivery is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong SQL/T-SQL on SQL Server or Azure SQL.
• Experience with data modelling, governance and security.
• Proficient Python for data engineering and PySpark notebooks.
• Familiarity with AI agent-based data tooling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the data platform end to end and set modelling standards.
• Design data products, contracts and guardrails for AI agents.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.
• Ensure data security and compliance in engineering context.

Skills

SQL & T-SQL

SQL Server / Azure SQL

Python (PySpark)

Databricks / Synapse / Fabric

Power BI semantic modelling

Data modelling & governance

AI agents / agentic AI

CI/CD / IaC

Tools

Databricks

Synapse

Microsoft Fabric

Delta / Parquet

Power BI

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