Join a leading independent company renowned for exceptional service and customer care. As the Lead Data Engineer, you will spearhead our efforts to transform into a data-driven organisation, utilising state-of-the-art technologies like Azure and Databricks.
Lead Data Engineer
Location: Sunderland, UK (Hybrid - up to 3 days work from home)
Job Type: Full-time, permanent
Salary: up to £65,000 per annum
Day-to-Day of the Role
Leadership & Mentoring: Lead a team of six Data Insight and Reporting Analysts, fostering a collaborative and innovative culture.
Data Engineering: Design and optimise data models using Azure Data Lakehouse and Databricks to enhance efficiency and scalability.
Data Technology Roadmap: Develop and enhance the data infrastructure to better support business needs.
Collaboration: Partner with stakeholders across the organisation to integrate data-driven insights into business processes.
Innovation: Continuously improve by integrating the latest Azure data technologies.
Governance: Maintain adherence to data governance, security, and regulatory standards.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Proven experience in data engineering, particularly with data lakehouse architectures; Databricks experience is a plus.
Proficiency in SQL and Python.
Strong background in Kimball data modelling and translating business requirements into technical solutions.
Experience in optimising solution cost and performance.
Expertise in Power BI data modelling and best practices.
Demonstrated leadership in mentoring technical teams.
Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Practical experience with Azure Data Factory and building meta-data driven pipelines.
In-depth knowledge of data governance and security best practices.
Benefits
Hybrid working model, allowing flexibility to work from home.
Access to cutting-edge technology in a collaborative and innovative environment.
Opportunities for ongoing professional development.
What It's Like to Work for Us
We value our employees highly, offering extensive training and development opportunities, alongside a range of social activities and benefits.
To apply for the Lead Data Engineer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role
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