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Lead Data Engineer

Posted 1 day ago by WRK DIGITAL LTD

The Role

You'll be responsible for defining and delivering the engineering approach for a new data source, working closely with Analytics, Power BI and business stakeholders to ensure high-quality, scalable data is available for reporting and decision-making.

You'll act as the engineering lead on the project, providing technical direction while remaining hands-on with pipeline development, integration, and data platform design.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build and optimise scalable data pipelines
  • Provide technical leadership across Data Engineering activities
  • Work closely with Analytics and Power BI teams to ensure data is fit for reporting requirements
  • Establish best practices for data ingestion, transformation and governance
  • Support and mentor Data Engineers within the team
  • Engage with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions
  • Drive adoption of modern Microsoft data platform technologies

Skills & Experience

  • Strong experience in a Lead or Senior Data Engineering role
  • Expertise in Microsoft Azure data services
  • Practical experience with Microsoft Fabric
  • Strong knowledge of ETL/ELT processes and modern data architecture
  • Experience integrating complex source systems and third-party platforms
  • Advanced SQL skills
  • Experience designing and building cloud-based data platforms
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Previous experience leading projects and providing technical direction to engineering teams
Rate:
£600/day
Location:
Leeds
IR35 Status:
Outside
Remote Status:
Hybrid
Industry:
Data & Analytics
Seniority Level:
Senior

Take-Home Pay

£9,600 per month

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