Lead Data Engineer
Posted 2 weeks ago by Fruition Group
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
England, UK
Summary: An exciting opportunity for a Lead Data Engineer to take charge of complex data engineering solutions within a prominent global technology organization. This role focuses on designing and delivering high-quality ETL/ELT pipelines across various data sources and systems. Ideal candidates will thrive on technical challenges and possess a strong background in data engineering. The position is contract-based and classified as outside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, development, and optimisation of data pipelines across diverse SQL-based systems.
- Own the end-to-end ETL/ELT process, from data extraction and transformation through to validation and load.
- Build scalable, efficient solutions to handle large, complex datasets.
- Develop and maintain T-SQL stored procedures, scripts, and automation tools to streamline workflows.
- Collaborate with engineering and testing teams to ensure accuracy, performance, and data quality.
- Champion best practices in data engineering, ensuring robust architecture and documentation.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in a senior or lead data engineering role within a large-scale, complex environment.
- Expert-level SQL skills, including performance tuning and stored procedure development.
- Strong background in ETL/ELT pipeline design and integration of multiple SQL data sources.
- Proficient in Python for automation, data manipulation, and testing support.
- Hands-on experience with SSIS.
- Ability to understand and work with complex data models, schemas, and domain structures.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with a proactive approach to technical ownership.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Title: Lead Data Engineer
Location: UK Remote
Contract: Outside IR35
Why Apply?
An exceptional opportunity for a Lead Data Engineer to take ownership of complex data engineering solutions for a leading global technology organisation. This contract role is ideal for someone who thrives on technical challenges and wants to play a key role in designing and delivering high quality ETL/ELT pipelines across multiple data sources and systems.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, development, and optimisation of data pipelines across diverse SQL-based systems.
- Own the end-to-end ETL/ELT process, from data extraction and transformation through to validation and load.
- Build scalable, efficient solutions to handle large, complex datasets.
- Develop and maintain T-SQL stored procedures, scripts, and automation tools to streamline workflows.
- Collaborate with engineering and testing teams to ensure accuracy, performance, and data quality.
- Champion best practices in data engineering, ensuring robust architecture and documentation.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in a senior or lead data engineering role within a large-scale, complex environment.
- Expert-level SQL skills, including performance tuning and stored procedure development.
- Strong background in ETL/ELT pipeline design and integration of multiple SQL data sources.
- Proficient in Python for automation, data manipulation, and testing support.
- Hands-on experience with SSIS
- Ability to understand and work with complex data models, schemas, and domain structures.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with a proactive approach to technical ownership.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
