Summary: The Lead Data Engineer role is a contract position requiring a highly skilled individual with extensive experience in data engineering and a strong background in Databricks. The successful candidate will work remotely from the UK and will be responsible for leading data migration programs and implementing scalable data pipelines. This position offers an opportunity to collaborate with C-Suite executives and contribute to significant technical projects within a market-leading organization in the retail sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of scalable data pipelines.
• Oversee data migration programs and ensure successful execution.
• Collaborate with C-Suite executives to align data strategies with business goals.
• Implement Databricks and create a unified data source.
• Optimize and maintain cloud platforms in accordance with industry best practices.
• Build and develop an internal data engineering squad.

Key Skills:

• At least 4 years of recent experience with Databricks.
• 10+ years of experience in a Data Engineer role, with hands-on lead experience.
• Proven expertise in data migration programs.
• Strong skills in PySpark and SQL.
• Experience with DevOps/DataOps/CICD practices.

Salary (Rate): £575

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT