Data Tech Lead (Data Engineering)

TL;DR

Data Tech Lead (Data Engineering): Designing and leading the delivery of scalable cloud-based data engineering solutions with an accent on technical architecture, pipeline optimization, and stakeholder management. Focus on building robust data platforms, mentoring engineers, and solving complex high-risk engineering components.

Location: Hybrid in Leeds, UK

Salary: £80,000 – £100,000 per annum

Company

Specialized consultancy providing high-impact data engineering and technical strategy for diverse client projects.

What you will do

• Lead the technical architecture and delivery of scalable data engineering solutions.
• Design and manage robust data pipelines, data platforms, and warehousing solutions.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to data engineers within delivery teams.
• Take a hands-on approach to solve complex or high-risk engineering challenges.
• Define best practices for data quality, performance, governance, and security.
• Collaborate with clients and product managers to translate business needs into technical solutions.

Requirements

• Proven experience designing and delivering scalable cloud-based data solutions.
• Expertise in Azure (Data Factory, Synapse), AWS (Redshift, Glue), or GCP (BigQuery, Dataflow).
• Advanced SQL skills, including performance tuning and optimization.
• Proficiency in Python, Scala, or Java for data processing.
• Deep understanding of data warehousing concepts and ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Strong stakeholder management and client-facing communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package including healthcare.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and technical growth.
• Exposure to diverse projects across various industries.
• Mentorship and leadership opportunities within a collaborative engineering community.