Summary: The role of Technical Lead involves overseeing a team of data engineers and architects to design and optimize a datalakehouse infrastructure using Databricks. This 6-month contract position emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and a strong technical background in data engineering. The ideal candidate will have a passion for data-driven solutions and a commitment to best practices in data management. A high likelihood of contract extension is anticipated.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of a scalable datalakehouse architecture using Databricks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and define technical specifications.
• Mentor and guide team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Ensure best practices in data management, security, and governance are followed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to drive innovation.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience as a Technical Lead or similar role, with a focus on Databricks.
• Strong expertise in data engineering, ETL processes, and data warehousing.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Scala, or SQL.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and big data technologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.

Salary (Rate): 750

City: Reading

Country: undetermined

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT