Data Engineering Lead

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4 months ago
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Salary: Up to £95,000 + Bonus

I am working with a technology driven organisation who are leaders in their field that are delivering some of the world's most innovative projects in their space. With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability and data-driven decision-making, they are investing heavily in their digital transformation journey.

As part of this growth, they are looking to bring on a Data Engineering Lead to shape and optimise their hybrid Azure/Databricks data platform. This is a strategic and hands-on role where you will lead the development of scalable data solutions and mentor a team of BI Developers and Engineers.

You will be part of a collaborative environment that values technical excellence, continuous learning and inclusive leadership.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

Leading a technical team to deliver dashboards and data products aligned with business needs.
Designing and developing robust data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and SQL.
Architecting a scalable, high-performance data infrastructure using medallion architecture principles.
Optimising hybrid cloud environments for performance, scalability and cost-efficiency.
Implementing data governance, quality standards, and security protocols.
Translating technical concepts into actionable insights for stakeholders across the business.To be successful in this role, you will have:

Proven experience in data engineering using Azure, Databricks, and SQL.
Strong leadership and mentoring skills within data or BI teams.
Expertise in ETL orchestration and data architecture in an Azure cloud environment.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.Some of the package/role details include:

Salary up to £95,000
Discretionary annual bonus
Hybrid working (3 days) in modern, central London location
8% company pension contribution
25 days annual leave + holiday buy options
Private medical cover, virtual GP, and employee assistance programme
Enhanced parental leave and flexible benefitsThis is just a brief overview of the role. For the full details, simply apply with your CV and I will be in touch to discuss it further

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