Data Engineering Lead

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Data Engineering Lead to join our Data & Insight team at an exciting time of transformation and growth. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of a rapidly evolving data platform while leading a talented team of Data Engineers and helping shape the future direction of the organisation's data strategy.

You will own the Databricks platform, lead the migration from AWS Redshift and play a key role in major transformation programmes whilst balancing leadership and hands-on technical delivery.

The Role

Lead the Data Engineering function, support modern cloud data platforms, drive platform stability and performance, and collaborate across technology and business teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop Data Engineers

• Own and evolve the Databricks platform

• Lead migration from AWS Redshift to Databricks

• Build and optimise data pipelines and data models

• Support transformation programmes

• Champion engineering best practices

• Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders

About You

You'll be an experienced Data Engineering professional with a passion for building high-performing teams and delivering robust, scalable data solutions. You'll have a strong technical foundation and enjoy remaining close to the technology, whilst also providing leadership, coaching and strategic direction to those around you.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong commercial experience within Data Engineering, Data Platform or Data Architecture environments

• Previous experience leading, mentoring or managing Data Engineering teams

• Strong SQL and Python development skills

• Experience designing, building and supporting modern cloud-based data platforms

• Strong Databricks experience and an understanding of Lakehouse architecture

• Experience delivering scalable data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes and data products

• Strong understanding of data modelling, data governance and data quality principles

• Experience working closely with business stakeholders and translating requirements into technical solutions

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Experience working within Agile delivery environments

What's on Offer

• £75,000 - £90,000 salary

• Bonus

• Hybrid working

• Pension up to 11% employer contribution

• Healthcare and wellbeing benefits

• Ownership of the Databricks platform

• Strong progression opportunities