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Lead data engineer

York (North Yorkshire)
Permanent
WRK DIGITAL LTD
Data engineer
£70,000 a year
Posted: 1 July
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Job Title: Lead Data Engineer Location: York (Hybrid Working Available) Department: Data & Business Intelligence Salary: £66,000 - 71,000 Excellent Benefits Type: Full-Time, Permanent About the Role WRK Digital is proud to partner exclusively with a well-known, high-profile organisation on a transformative data journey. We are seeking a talented Lead Data Engineer to play a pivotal role in a major data transformation initiative. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a forward-thinking company as they build an intelligent data platform in close collaboration with AWS engineers. In this role, youll lead cutting-edge data engineering efforts that will enable strategic decision-making, enhance operational efficiency, and support the deployment of AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics across the organisation. We are looking for a hands-on, highly skilled individual who can set direction and bring technical leadership to a growing team. You'll be managing a cloud-based data lake, designing reusable data assets, and fostering a data-first culture in a dynamic and impactful environment. Key Responsibilities Act as Technical Lead for the central Data Services team, ensuring delivery of high-quality, scalable data pipelines. Manage and evolve the organisations AWS-based data lake and catalogue. Champion and embed best practices in data ownership, reusability, and governance. Contribute to the organisation's Data Centre of Excellence and provide strategic input on data architecture. Prioritise and track data sourcing activities through JIRA and Confluence. Design delivery plans and oversee execution of data pipeline and asset development. Collaborate across business units to identify opportunities for data reuse, efficiency, and innovation. Mentor and upskill data engineers, analysts, and scientists across the business. Promote a strong data culture and engage with stakeholders to maximise the value of data assets. Key Requirements Essential: Demonstrable experience leading the delivery of robust and reusable data pipelines using AWS technologies such as S3, Glue, Lambda, and Lake Formation. Proficiency in Terraform, GitHub, and VS Code for pipeline deployment. Proven leadership in developing high-performing data teams. Strong SQL and familiarity with analytics tools such as Alteryx, AWS Athena, Quicksight, Sagemaker, Tableau, and Power BI. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to write clear technical documentation and define user stories with appropriate acceptance criteria. Desirable: Experience in real-time data pipelines using AWS Kinesis / Firehose. Industry experience in rail, transport, or similar sectors. Involvement in data governance, literacy, and data ownership initiatives. Strong understanding of CI/CD workflows in a data engineering context. Why Join? Be part of a cutting-edge data transformation initiative. Collaborate with AWS engineers on a modern data architecture. Make a tangible impact on revenue, cost savings, and customer experience. Enjoy a supportive, flexible working environment and continuous learning opportunities. If youre a data visionary with the technical expertise and leadership qualities to shape the future of data in a fast-moving business, wed love to hear from you. This role can be based anywhere in the UK with travel to York twice a month. Apply now to be part of a data-driven journey thats just getting started.

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