Lead Data Engineer

DiverseJobsMatter
Leeds
6 days ago
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Location: Leeds (Hybrid with UK travel)


Overview

Our client, a growing digital consultancy delivering user‑centred digital services, is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to join its expanding data and engineering capability. This role sits within multidisciplinary delivery teams focused on building scalable data platforms and advanced analytics solutions for both public and private sector organisations.


The successful candidate will act as a technical subject matter expert in data engineering, leading the design and implementation of robust data pipelines, supporting client engagements, and mentoring engineers within the organisation. This is a highly collaborative role requiring strong technical leadership, stakeholder engagement, and a passion for building modern, data‑driven platforms.


Responsibilities

  • Act as a technical subject matter expert in data engineering practices within delivery teams and the wider engineering community.
  • Design and develop scalable, reliable data pipelines and data platforms that support business and analytical requirements.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to explore, design, and implement data‑driven solutions for client challenges.
  • Manage and optimise software development and deployment pipelines, identifying potential bottlenecks and resolving issues proactively.
  • Maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders and provide technical guidance throughout project delivery.
  • Communicate progress, technical solutions, and prototypes clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
  • Continuously prioritise and align delivery team workloads to evolving operational priorities and project requirements.
  • Mentor engineers and contribute to the recruitment and development of technical talent.
  • Support business development activities by contributing to technical proposals, bids, and new business opportunities.
  • Represent the organisation’s data engineering expertise through community engagement, technical writing, workshops, or industry events.

Requirements

  • Strong experience developing solutions in Python, with experience in at least one additional programming language.
  • Advanced knowledge of SQL and relational databases, with exposure to NoSQL technologies.
  • Experience working with major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Hands‑on experience with Snowflake and dbt in modern data platform environments.
  • Strong experience working with data formats including CSV, JSON, and XML.
  • Experience designing and maintaining reliable data pipelines and scalable data infrastructure.
  • Experience working within Agile delivery environments.
  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, including Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment practices.
  • Familiarity with Test‑Driven Development (TDD) and/or Behaviour Driven Development (BDD).
  • Ability to operate as a technical leader on complex projects, managing stakeholder expectations and influencing decisions.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical information to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
  • Experience mentoring engineers and defining team development practices and methodologies.
  • Experience with data modelling and data architecture.
  • Broader understanding of IT domains including security, networking, and infrastructure.
  • Experience contributing to technical leadership within engineering communities or practices.
  • Contributory pension scheme (6% employer contribution with 2% employee contribution).
  • 25 days annual leave plus UK public holidays.
  • Access to a flexible benefits platform including:
  • Private health cover
  • Additional pension contributions
  • Additional holiday purchase (up to 2 extra days)
  • Wellbeing and charity contribution options
  • Critical illness cover and life assurance.
  • Employee discount platform.
  • Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
  • Season ticket loan support.
  • Financial wellbeing and support sessions.
  • Relocation support package of up to £8,000 (terms apply).

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit an up‑to‑date CV highlighting experience in data engineering, cloud‑based data platforms, and technical leadership. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to discuss their background and suitability before progressing through the client’s interview process.


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