Waracle Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Waracle
Lead Data Engineer
Waracle are looking for a Lead Data Engineer for an exciting new role joining our world‑class digital technology consultancy and the home to a diverse, smart, curious and ambitious community of specialists in technology‑driven transformation. We work with ambitious clients to help them solve their biggest business and customer challenges, innovate and create intelligent digital products and services, and thrive on complex challenges by delivering business‑critical IT transformation projects that move seamlessly from strategy, design and delivery to operations.
This is a Hybrid role working from any of our offices (Glasgow, London, Edinburgh or Dundee) 2 days a week.
Key aspects of the role include
* Owning and directing technical delivery for large‑scale data projects, maintaining accountability for technical outcomes, solution quality, and proactively making trade‑offs on scope or resources to maintain delivery pace.
* Defining technical strategy by translating client priorities into actionable plans and ensuring team delivery consistently aligns with business objectives.
* Designing robust data systems while effectively balancing performance, cost and security requirements.
* Driving best practices by shaping CI/CD and IaC practices across multiple teams, and defining coding, testing and review standards across the Data & AI practice.
* Resolving complex challenges including sophisticated integration issues across cloud and on‑prem systems, and leading root‑cause analysis and systemic fixes for major incidents.
* Partnering and aligning stakeholders by working with Product/Delivery to align technical decisions with client outcomes, managing expectations on scope and budget, and de‑escalating conflicts.
* Leading project execution by facilitating backlog refinement and workshops, guiding the team in tracking delivery metrics (e.g., DORA), and ensuring clear, up‑to‑date technical documentation is created.
* Leading and coaching the team by ensuring a collaborative, psychologically safe environment, coaching team members regularly, and formally or informally mentoring others in the practice.
* Upholding Waracle’s values on client engagements and driving cross‑project improvements in delivery tooling.
What you’ll bring
* Proven track record of designing, implementing and optimising complex, large‑scale data pipelines and cloud infrastructure
* Deep expertise in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure or GCP), with working knowledge of a second platform preferred
* Advanced programming skills in Python and SQL, with experience in Scala or Java
* Expert‑level knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tooling (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates)
* Comprehensive experience with data processing frameworks (Apache Spark, dbt) and orchestration tools (Apache Airflow, Step Functions)
* Strong command of CI/CD tools and methodologies (GitHub Actions, Azure Pipelines, Cloud Build)
* Demonstrable expertise in system design, technical planning and architectural guidance for distributed data systems
* Exceptional client‑facing and consulting abilities, with strong presentation, stakeholder management and mentoring skills
* Strong understanding and practical application of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
The recruitment process for this role is a two‑stage interview process starting with an initial call with your dedicated Talent Acquisition Partner. You will then be invited to subsequent stages to showcase your skills and experience. Your partner will guide you through the entire process to your first day with us.
Our Benefits
* Rest & Recharge: 27 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, totaling 35 days of holiday.
* Financial Future & Security: company‑matched 5% pension contribution and a Death in Service benefit providing 2× your annual salary.
* Health & Wellness: Medicash Health Cash Plans, Employee Assistance Programme, and Group Sickness Cover.
* Flexible Working: hybrid working model with a home office setup budget.
* Learning & Development: access to Udemy Business and a dedicated learning budget.
* Lifestyle Perks: Cycle to Work Scheme, and exclusive gym and retail discounts.
* Family First: enhanced parental leave policies, including support for fertility journeys.
* Community & Connection: regular fun meet‑ups, monthly office lunches, and the Spirit of Waracle charitable initiative.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Data Infrastructure and Analytics
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