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Title: Senior Lead Data Engineer

Salary: Up to £80,000 D.O.E

Location: Remote (Occasional Travel)

Are you a seasoned data engineering professional with big data experience? Does leading a team while working on innovative solutions that impact real lives excite you?

If so, our client is looking for an experiencedSenior Lead Data Engineerto join their forward-thinking, 100% data-driven organisation. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will guide a talented team of engineers, drive technical excellence, and shape the future of data solutions.

As a key member of the Data Engineering team, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and optimise scalable data architectures and pipelines. If you're passionate about leading cutting-edge projects, mentoring engineers, and working with advanced cloud and big data technologies, we'd love to hear from you!

Your Responsibilities:

  • Technical Leadership:Design, develop, and optimise data software, infrastructure, and pipelines. Provide hands-on leadership to the team.
  • Team Mentorship:Lead, guide, and mentor a team of data engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative culture.
  • Strategic Roadmap:Define and execute the technical roadmap to align with business objectives and future-proof solutions.
  • Data Excellence:Champion best practices in coding, architecture, and data performance, setting high standards for the team.
  • Cloud & Big Data Solutions:Build and optimise data solutions using tools like Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, AWS, Azure, and Databricks.
  • Collaboration:Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-impact data solutions that meet complex business requirements.
  • Monitoring & Quality:Ensure data quality, integrity, and availability through monitoring systems and effective troubleshooting.

What We're Looking For:

  • Hands-on Leadership:Proven experience leading and mentoring technical teams, with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
  • Technical Expertise:Deep knowledge of data engineering, cloud solutions (AWS/Azure), and big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark, Kafka).
  • Programming Proficiency:Strong coding skills in two or more languages, such as Python, Java, Scala, or PySpark.
  • Cloud and On-Prem Experience:Expertise in ETL tools, data lakes, and data transformation tools like Databricks or Azure Data Fabric.
  • Analytical Excellence:Strong problem-solving skills, with a track record of delivering scalable and cost-efficient data solutions.
  • Certifications:AWS, Azure, or Cloudera certifications are highly valued.
  • Nice-to-Have Skills:Geospatial data experience, advanced SQL/database expertise, and knowledge of data warehousing patterns.

Key Benefits:

  • Salary up to £80,000
  • Fully Remote
  • Private Medical Cover
  • 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
  • And more!

Our client has a 2-stage interview process, and for the right candidate, they will interview early next week!

If you're interested, or know someone who would be, then please apply to .

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