Salary: £100,000 - 100,000 per year Requirements: Proven experience in building and managing cloud-based data platforms (AWS Redshift/Glue, Azure Data Factory/Synapse, Google BigQuery/Dataflow) Strong programming skills in Python, SQL, and Java for data engineering tasks Experience designing reliable, maintainable, and high-performance data pipelines and architectures Broad understanding of data warehousing, data lakes, and lakehouse architectures Familiarity with business intelligence and data visualisation tools Excellent analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills Strong collaboration and communication skills, able to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Comfortable with complexity, ambiguity, and working independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment Responsibilities: Design, develop, and optimise robust, scalable data pipelines and architectures to support business intelligence and analytics initiatives Manage and maintain cloud-based data platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) including data lakes, warehouses, and lakehouse solutions Transform and process structured and unstructured data using modern ETL/ELT frameworks (Apache Spark, Airflow, dbt) Collaborate closely with product managers, analysts, and software developers to ensure seamless integration and high-quality data availability Develop, maintain, and enhance reporting and analytics capabilities through tools such as PowerBI, Tableau, or QuickSight Apply best practices in data governance, data quality, and performance optimisation Operate in an agile environment, contributing to technical discussions and problem-solving initiatives Technologies: Airflow AWS Redshift Azure BigQuery Business Intelligence Cloud ETL Support Java Python SQL Spark Tableau dbt More: We are excited to offer a Lead Data Engineer position in Leeds, where you will have the chance to work on challenging projects and contribute to delivering scalable, high-quality data solutions for a leading client in the technology sector. With a salary of up to £80,000 per annum and opportunities for professional growth, we provide access to cutting-edge cloud data technologies. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, fostering an inclusive environment. last updated 8 week of 2026