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Lead Data Engineer

VIQU Limited
Ilkeston
4 days ago
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Lead Data Engineer – Line Management Essential
Leeds, Hybrid Working
£66,000 - £75,000 + Bonus

We’re hiring a Lead Data Engineer with proven line-management experience to join one of the UK’s largest and most innovative logistics organisations. This role blends hands-on engineering with direct leadership responsibility, giving you the chance to shape both the data platform and the team that delivers it.

Key Responsibilities:



  • Provide technical and people leadership across the Databricks Common Data Platform


  • Manage, mentor, and develop a distributed team of data engineers


  • Drive hands-on development in Python and SQL with a focus on high-quality, scalable code


  • Champion CI/CD and automated testing best practices


  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver against business-wide data strategy


  • Maintain resilience, governance, and documentation across platforms


  • Identify and implement cost optimisation opportunities


  • Support recruitment and play a key role in growing the data engineering function


  • Work closely with the Head of Data Engineering to align on strategy and delivery


Key Requirements:



  • 8+ years in data engineering with demonstrable line-management experience


  • Expert-level knowledge of the Databricks platform


  • Advanced Python and SQL for large-scale data solutions


  • Strong background in data modelling for logistics or similar high-volume systems


  • Proven track record of leading distributed teams in hybrid environments


  • Experience with Spark (streaming and batch workloads)


Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Aaron Chiverton via the VIQU IT website or at aaron.chivertonviqu.co.uk

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