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£110,000 GBP

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Type: Permanent

Job Title: Lead Data Engineer

Location: Home-based (UK) with options in Belfast, Birmingham, and London

Salary: Up to £110,000 + 5% bonus

Our client is a leading digital transformation consultancy, delivering large-scale data solutions, digital services, and AI-powered initiatives across the public and private sectors. We create real impact by solving complex problems and enabling organisations to modernise and optimise their data capabilities.

We are looking for an experienced Lead Data Engineer (Consultant) to join our Data & AI teams. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll design and develop data-intensive systems, guide engineers, and ensure solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned with business needs.

The Role

  • Lead the design and development of data processing and persistence components handling data at scale.
  • Provide technical leadership, guiding other engineers in implementing data-intensive systems.
  • Take ownership of whole components or subsystems, from design and coding to testing and defect resolution.
  • Define and enforce development best practices, including design patterns, style guides, and operational readiness.
  • Collaborate with project architects to ensure ETL/ELT pipelines meet performance and robustness requirements.
  • Oversee standards, unit and integration testing, and software integration.
  • Support Operations and Security teams to ensure software is operationally ready and compliant with legal and security requirements.
  • Advise stakeholders on technical implications and effort estimates for user stories and journeys.
  • Contribute to technical proposals during the sales process.
  • Manage, coach, and develop a small team of engineers, focusing on performance, growth, and career development

Minimum Requirements

  • Proven experience leading teams of engineers in delivering data-intensive system components.
  • Proficient in Java, Scala, or Python.
  • Hands-on experience with data-processing platforms (Informatica, Azure Databricks, or equivalent ETL tools).
  • Expertise in SQL and analytical extensions.
  • Strong understanding of distributed data stores and processing frameworks.
  • Skilled in designing analytical and operational data models.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical design clearly, both written and verbally.
  • Experience applying standards for design, development, and operational readiness.
  • Interest in AI technologies and their application.

Desirable

  • Experience with Data Warehousing methods and techniques.
  • AWS, Azure, or GCP certifications in Data Services.
  • Engagement in data communities or sharing best practices.
  • Practical experience with AI tools, processes, and delivery.
  • Continuous improvement mindset and expertise in data best practices.

Why Join?

  • Salary: up to £110,000 + 5% bonus.
  • Impact: work on transformational public sector and enterprise projects affecting millions.
  • Growth: leadership opportunities, structured development, and exposure to cutting-edge technologies.
  • Culture: people-first, collaborative, and inclusive environment.
  • Flexibility: home-based role with optional access to offices in Belfast, Birmingham, and London.
  • Diversity & Inclusion: a workplace committed to equality, respect, and giving everyone an equal chance to thrive.

This is a unique opportunity to combine deep technical expertise with leadership, delivering systems that transform how organisations manage and use data.

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