Lead Data Engineer

Primus
London
1 month ago
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Lead Data Engineer ( Databricks )

London - Hybrid - Remote

Permanent

£100,000 - £130,000 plus up to 20% bonus based on performance and commercial contribution


About the Role


We’re looking for aLead Data Engineerto spearhead some of our clients most strategic Databricks engagements.


This is a senior client-facing leadership role, blending hands-on technical delivery with architectural design and pre-sales influence.


You'll be leading high-performing squads, guiding complex transformations, and working directly with senior stakeholders to bridge business needs and engineering excellence — particularly in industries like manufacturing, utilities, and aviation.


This is a key hire to support our clients expanding Databricks practice, to build capacity for future growth.


What You’ll Be Doing


  • Act as the technical lead on client engagements, owning design and delivery of data solutions in Databricks.
  • Architect robust, scalable data platforms using the medallion architecture.
  • Translate business requirements into scalable workflows, advising on data governance, quality, and security.
  • Design and implement complex data pipelines using tools like Delta Live Tables (DLT) and Unity Catalog.
  • Guide teams in implementing best practices across engineering, DevOps, and model deployment.
  • Support pre-sales activity, including shaping proposals, estimates, and technical roadmaps.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and oversight to squads of Senior and Associate Engineers.
  • Collaborate closely with Platform Engineers and Platform Architects to align infrastructure with data needs.
  • Contribute to growing the Databricks capability – from delivery frameworks to internal tooling and capability development.
  • Lead a team of data engineers, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.
  • Evaluate new data engineering technologies and strategies, assessing their relevance and fit for the organisation’s strategic goals.
  • Work closely with the commercial team to scope projects and develop proposals that align technical capabilities with client requirements.


What We’re Looking For


Essential Skills & Experience


  • 8+ years in data engineering, with at least 2+ in atechnical leadershiprole
  • Proven experience designing and leadingDatabricks-baseddata platforms
  • Deep understanding of themedallion architecture, data lakehouse design, and transformation workflows
  • Hands-on expertise withDLT,Unity Catalog, and model deployment frameworks
  • Strong communication and consulting skills – able to lead client conversations and manage stakeholders
  • Experience in agile delivery environments and cross-functional teams
  • Commercial awareness – comfortable contributing to pre-sales, growing accounts, and engaging with commercial targets


Desirable Skills


  • Experience inphysical asset-heavy industries(e.g. utilities, manufacturing, aviation)
  • Familiarity withplatform and DevOps collaboration, especially onAWS or Azure
  • Certifications in Databricks or cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)
  • Background in consulting or client delivery environments


Why Join Us?

  • Join a consultancy that’sdoubling down on Databrickswith enterprise-grade delivery
  • Be the go-to technical leader on projects with real-world business impact
  • Shape the future of ourDatabricks workforce strategyand delivery model
  • Career progression intoDelivery Lead,Practice Lead, orPre-Sales Specialist
  • Competitive compensation and strong bonus structure, aligned with delivery and commercial impact


To find out more about this high profile Lead Data Engineering position, click apply.

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