Lead Data Engineer (Azure/Snowflake/Databricks)
Posted 1 day ago by developrec
£550 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Lead Data Engineer role focuses on leading database modernization and migration projects within a technology consultancy, requiring expertise in Snowflake, Databricks, and Azure. The position emphasizes collaboration with development teams and offers mentorship opportunities while ensuring data integrity and performance optimization. This contract role is outside IR35 and is based in a hybrid working environment in London. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data engineering and a passion for transformational delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning and execution of database modernisation, conversion, and migration activities, ensuring alignment with project timelines and deliverables.
- Oversee database architecture assessments and performance optimisation efforts.
- Collaborate with development and architecture teams to improve data flow and streamline database operations.
- Conduct thorough testing and validation of migrated data to ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of migration strategies, standards, and processes.
- Provide mentorship and technical leadership to team members.
Key Skills:
- Extensive experience as a Lead Data Engineer.
- Strong Snowflake, Databricks, Azure experience.
- Proven track record with data migration methodologies and execution.
- Skilled in SQL and PL/SQL programming.
- Experience with database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Salary (Rate): Up to £550 per day
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Lead Data Engineer – Snowflake, Databricks, Azure
Job Type: Contract (Outside IR35)
Location: Hybrid - 2 days a week in London
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: Up to £550 per day
A leading technology consultancy is looking for a highly skilled Lead Data Engineer with strong Snowflake, Databricks and Azure experience
This position offers the opportunity to work within a fast-paced, collaborative environment, delivering critical modernisation solutions for a high-profile client.
This is a pivotal role for an experienced professional passionate about data engineering and transformational delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning and execution of database modernisation, conversion, and migration activities, ensuring alignment with project timelines and deliverables.
- Oversee database architecture assessments and performance optimisation efforts.
- Collaborate with development and architecture teams to improve data flow and streamline database operations.
- Conduct thorough testing and validation of migrated data to ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of migration strategies, standards, and processes.
- Provide mentorship and technical leadership to team members.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Extensive experience as an Lead Data Engineer
- Strong Snowflake, Databricks, Azure experience
- Proven track record with data migration methodologies and execution.
- Skilled in SQL and PL/SQL programming.
- Experience with database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
About the Company
This consultancy is renowned for delivering high-risk, high-profile software and data engineering projects at pace. Their clients include leading organisations across commodities, energy trading, finance, digital, and public sectors.
The company is driven by a culture of Care, Quality, and Leadership, and is committed to delivering business value through technological excellence.
They pride themselves on working in close partnership with clients and users, utilising modern technologies and agile methodologies to bring about meaningful change.
Their teams are built on mutual respect, continuous learning, and a shared passion for delivering impactful solutions.
The organisation has earned numerous industry awards for its innovative solutions and is actively expanding its team of forward-thinking professionals.