About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Data, Insights & Analytics, you will lead a team of Data Engineers in designing, developing, and maintaining Travel Counsellors’ data infrastructure.

This Lead Data Engineer role will be multi-faceted, working on data pipelines, our new strategic data platform, and operationalising our analytical/data science solutions.

Principal Accountabilities

• Support the design and implementation of data pipelines to ensure accurate, consistent, and timely data across our analytical and reporting needs.
• Work closely with Data Scientists, Analysts, and business SMEs to automate and scale our machine learning and AI capabilities.
• Support the development of our new cloud-based data platform, transforming systematic data into a business view for reporting and analytics.
• Take ownership of our existing Microsoft technology (SQL Server, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS) whilst delivering on our migration plans to cloud-based technology.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for data processes and architectures, providing training and support to team members and stakeholders.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in data engineering, advocating for continuous improvement within the team.
• Lead data-related projects, ensuring timely delivery while balancing multiple priorities and stakeholder needs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary + annual bonus
• Flexible hybrid working
• Career development opportunities
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 after 5 years)
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• 1 day paid charity day
• Company events and incentives
• 3x salary death in service benefit
• Pension scheme
• Private medical insurance or healthcare cash plan
• Free breakfast and beverages