Job Description
Lead Data Engineer
Location: Leeds (Mostly Remote – 1 Day On-Site)
Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum
Are you an experienced Senior Data Engineer ready to step into a leadership role? We're looking for a Lead Data Engineer to join our team based in Leeds, working mostly remotely with just one day on-site per week.
You'll lead the design and delivery of scalable, cloud-based data solutions using Databricks, Python, and SQL, while mentoring a team and driving engineering best practices.
About You
You might currently be a Senior Data Engineer ready to grow your leadership skills. You're passionate about building robust, efficient data pipelines and shaping cloud data architecture in an agile environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead development of data pipelines and solutions using Databricks, Python, and SQL
2. Design and maintain data models supporting analytics and business intelligence
3. Build and optimise ELT/ETL processes on AWS or Azure
4. Collaborate closely with analysts, architects, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality data products
5. Champion best practices in testing, CI/CD, version control, and infrastructure as code
6. Mentor and support your team, taking ownership of technical delivery and decisions
7. Drive continuous improvements in platform performance, ...