Lead Data Engineer - Databricks - £75-80k bonus benefits - Basingstoke 3 days a week The Opportunity: We are looking for a Lead Data Engineer with good Databricks expeirence to join a Basingstoke based organisation who are investing heavily in their Digital Transformation Programme. The Role: You'll play a proactive role in the delivery of next-generation data platforms, will manage / mentor the existing person and drive the design, development and governance of the data pipelines. You'll be working really closely with stakeholders across the technology function and within the business and will the availability, integrity and compliance of the systems. You'll play a key role in the ownership of the core architecture / engineering across the new Azure Databricks ecosystem. This will include incorporating AI / ML capability. They are currently working with a 3rd Party Data Partner who have recommended a number of improvements - you'll work closely with them selecting, implementing and managing technology so it's a great opportunity to really make a difference. The Person: Key to this is proactivity - they're really looking for someone who is always looking at "what's next" but also able to deliver / engineer "the now" Skills / attributes to include: - In depth experience of modern data solution architecture design and delivery in a hybrid cloud environment but predominantly Azure / Databricks - The ability to lead a small team whilst contributing personally - Be able to drive agile, modern engineering practises - Champion quality, observability and good engineering discipline, ensuring pipeline and models run cleanly and predictably