Lead Data Engineer

Uniting Ambition
West Midlands
1 week ago
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We are looking for an experienced Lead Engineer to lead a high-performing Data Engineering team building scalable data and reporting platforms used by global stakeholders.


In this role, you will guide the development of high-throughput, database-centric applications that process and deliver critical operational data at scale. Working within a cloud-first architecture on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), you will play a key role in designing and delivering modern data solutions using BigQuery and distributed systems.


You will lead a geographically distributed team and collaborate with stakeholders across the business to deliver reliable, high-performance data platforms that support a global client base.


This role is eligible for hybrid working in the North West or Midlands


About the Team

The Data Engineering team builds and maintains large-scale data systems designed for performance, reliability, and efficiency.


Our platform includes:



  • BigQuery data warehousing
  • High-throughput distributed applications
  • Integration with REST and SOAP APIs
  • Windows and web services
  • Web-based applications and reporting platforms

As Lead Engineer, you will drive technical delivery while helping evolve the team’s cloud and data capabilities.


What You’ll Be Doing

  • Leading and mentoring a geographically distributed Data Engineering team
  • Driving the development of cloud-based data and reporting solutions on GCP
  • Owning the delivery of scalable data platforms that support global operations
  • Supporting the adoption of AI tools and automation to enhance engineering workflows
  • Collaborating with stakeholders across multiple departments to prioritise and deliver projects
  • Managing technical risks, issues, and cross-team dependencies
  • Improving engineering practices, processes, and delivery efficiency
  • Ensuring high standards of system performance, scalability, and reliability

Skills and Experience

  • Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and BigQuery
  • Deep understanding of cloud architecture and distributed data systems
  • Commercial database development experience using SQL Server, T‑SQL, BigQuery or GoogleSQL
  • Experience implementing data platforms, reporting systems, or large-scale data pipelines
  • Experience working with AI tools to improve development workflows
  • Experience designing and implementing cloud-native solutions
  • Experience working with large-scale global data platforms is advantageous


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