Lead Data Engineer
Location: Swindon (Hybrid working)
Salary: Up to £75,000
Type: Full-time | Permanent
A UK-based organisation is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to take ownership of its enterprise data platform and drive the next phase of its data maturity journey.
This is a key leadership role responsible for building a secure, scalable and high-performing data environment that underpins reporting, analytics and strategic decision-making across the organisation.
🚀 The Opportunity
You will lead the design, implementation and optimisation of a modern data warehouse, integrating multiple business-critical systems and ensuring high standards of governance, quality and accessibility.
This role combines hands-on technical leadership with stakeholder engagement, making it ideal for someone who enjoys building robust data infrastructure while influencing business strategy.
🔧 Key Responsibilities
Own the architecture and roadmap for the enterprise data warehouse
Design and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines across multiple systems (CRM, ERP, digital platforms, membership systems)
Ensure data quality, validation, integrity and security
Lead data governance, metadata management and lineage practices
Partner with BI and analytics teams to enable high-quality reporting and dashboards
Mentor and guide data/BI professionals
Evaluate and implement modern data technologies to enhance capability
🎯 What We're Looking For
Experience:
Proven experience leading data engineering or BI functions
Strong background in enterprise data warehouse design and optimisation
Experience integrating complex system landscapes
Demonstrable experience with data governance and best practice security controlsTechnical Skills:
Advanced SQL
Modern ETL/ELT tooling
Cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS or GCP)
BI/reporting platforms (e.g., Power BI or equivalent)Qualifications:
Degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems or similar (or equivalent experience)
Professional data certifications are advantageous
🌟 What's on Offer
Hybrid working model
Generous annual leave entitlement
Competitive pension scheme
Private healthcare / wellbeing support
Professional development support
A collaborative, purpose-driven environment
This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the data strategy of a respected, mission-driven organisation and play a pivotal role in enabling data-led transformation