Data Engineering Lead
Newark - Flexible Hybrid Working
Permanent
Package: up to 90'000k
We are recruiting for an experienced Data Engineering Lead, working for one of the UK's leading technology and cloud services providers, as they continue to invest in a modern, scalable Microsoft Fabric data platform.This role owns the end-to-end data engineering architecture - from ingestion and lakehouse design to enabling trusted, self-service analytics across the organisation. You will lead a small engineering team, define technical standards, and work closely with senior stakeholders to ensure data underpins strategic and operational decision-making.
Role Purpose
To take ownership of the organisation's data platform architecture and delivery, ensuring reliable, scalable ingestion pipelines, a well-designed data warehouse, and high-quality analytics products. The role combines hands-on technical leadership with people management and cross-business collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
Data Platform & Architecture
* Own the data warehouse schema, lakehouse design, and core data models
* Translate business requirements into pragmatic, scalable data architecture decisions
* Define, implement, and maintain data contracts aligned to business domains
* Establish data quality, observability, and SLA frameworks
Engineering Delivery
1. Design and evolve scalable data pi...