Job Description

Data Engineering Lead
I am working with a forward-thinking professional services organisation that is expanding its Data & Innovation capabilities and looking for a Data Engineering Lead to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a hands-on leadership role where you will guide a small team of technical specialists while shaping the future of data engineering, automation, and systems development across the business.
You'll be at the heart of strategic technical delivery, blending architectural oversight with hands-on execution, and mentoring others to build scalable, modern solutions using technologies like Databricks and the Azure tech stack.
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership to a small team focusing on data engineering and development
• Define and maintain scalable internal data and systems architecture aligned with business needs
• Lead the design and delivery of complex engineering solutions, ensuring best practices
• Guide the team on prioritised initiatives, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery
• Deliver hands-on technical change and development where required

Skills & Experience Required:

• Strong Data Engineering experience
• Hands-on expertise with the Azure tech stack (Synapse, Data Factory, Data Lake Storage) and Databricks
• Proven ability to lead and mentor technical teams in agile environments
• Ability to work closely with other leaders across the business and have input into strategy planning sessions focusing on technical execution

Benefits:

• Salary of up to 95,000 per year
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare schemes and life insurance policies
• Enhanced parental leave policies
• Lifestyle benefits such as cycle to work schemes, retail discounts and vehicle salary sacrifice schemes

Skills Required