🚀Job Title: Lead Data Engineer
đź“ŤLocation: West Yorkshire (Hybrid)
đź’°Salary: Up to ÂŁ70,000 plus bonuses & benefits
About the Client
A new Impactive client in West Yorkshire is looking to hire a Lead Data Engineer to strengthen their data engineering capabilities. This is a great opportunity for someone operating at a senior or lead level, especially if you’ve mentored or coached other data engineers and are ready to step into a role with more ownership, influence, and strategic impact.
The Person
We’re looking for someone who brings a blend of technical depth and leadership capability, ideally with:
✅5+ years’ experience in data management, data engineering, or data governance.
âś…Solid experience working with modern data platforms, databases, and any major cloud technology (AWS, Azure, GCP).
âś…A strong grasp of data privacy, compliance, and best practices.
âś…Experience in data modelling, ETL/ELT processes, and contemporary data architecture.
âś…Exceptional attention to detail and a proactive approach to quality control, data accuracy, and security.
âś…Ability to translate business requirements into robust, scalable data solutions.
âś…A history of delivering or leading data engineering projects, with a desire to take on more responsibility.
This role would suit someone who has supported, coached, or overseen a small team and wants to take that next step toward formal leadership.
The Role
As a Lead Data Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal part in shaping the organisation’s data landscape.
Responsibilities include:
🚀Leading, coaching, and developing a small team of data engineers to drive high standards and continuous improvement.
🚀Defining and executing the data engineering strategy, ensuring it aligns with broader business goals.
🚀Championing best practices across data engineering, governance, security, and compliance (including GDPR).
🚀Designing, building, and maintaining scalable, high-quality data pipelines.
🚀Owning data observability and ensuring data quality, consistency, and availability across all systems.
🚀Maintaining strong quality control and attention to detail throughout all data processes, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
🚀Optimising ETL/ELT workflows to improve performance and efficiency.
🚀Working closely with cross-functional teams to improve data collection, storage, and access.
🚀Communicating complex technical concepts in a clear and accessible way.
🚀Evaluating emerging technologies and identifying opportunities to evolve the data stack.
🚀Conducting regular audits to identify issues early and maintain a high level of data integrity.
If interested, please apply via the job advert and Jag will be in touch to discuss the role and next steps in more detail.
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