Summary: The Data Engineering Lead will spearhead the technical solution for a significant enterprise data transformation program, focusing on the implementation of a new Customer Data Platform (CDP) and CRM solution. This role requires expertise in data modeling, system integration, and enterprise architecture, while ensuring alignment between architecture and engineering teams. The position involves translating architectural designs into actionable plans and facilitating communication among stakeholders. The contract is for an initial period of six months, with a hybrid working arrangement in Hampshire.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the low-level design and technical architecture, ensuring scalable and high-quality solutions.
• Lead the integration strategy, enabling seamless data flow across multiple platforms and business functions.
• Define and develop data models to support customer insights, analytics, and operational efficiency.
• Act as a technical sounding board for professional service vendors, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Conduct peer reviews and validate technical solutions to ensure best practices in architecture and integration.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to align technical solutions with business objectives.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership, supporting development teams with implementation.

Key Skills:

• Strong experience in enterprise data architecture, data integration, and systems design.
• Proven track record of delivering Customer Data Platforms (CDP) and CRM solutions in complex enterprise environments.
• In-depth understanding of data modelling (conceptual, logical, and physical), especially in customer-centric architectures.
• Experience implementing data governance frameworks, with knowledge of metadata management, data lineage, and access control.
• Strong grasp of ETL/ELT pipelines, API-based integrations, and modern data platform tools.
• Proficient in communicating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to guide engineering teams and resolve low-level technical issues.

Salary (Rate): 900

City: Hampshire

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT