We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Lead Data Engineer to join our growing data team. In this role, you will lead a small team of Data Engineers and Analysts, driving the design, development, and maintenance of scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform. You will provide hands-on technical leadership while shaping the strategic direction of the data infrastructure to support analytics, reporting, and business intelligence across the organisation. Location: Stockton on Tees Department: Data & Analytics Employment Type: Full-Time / Permanent / Hybrid Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of Data Engineers/Analysts, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Design, build, and optimise data pipelines, data models, and data warehouses using Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, and Azure SQL. Ensure the reliability and performance of data pipelines and infrastructure. Collaborate with stakeholders and analysts to deliver impactful dashboards and reports using Power BI. Provide technical guidance and support, acting as a subject matter expert on Azure data tools and best practices. Develop and maintain ETL processes using SQL, SSIS, and Azure Data Factory. Integrate data from diverse sources including internal databases, APIs, and third-party providers. Monitor and tune performance of data components, ensuring data quality, consis...