Data Engineering Team Lead - Remote - Databricks - Azure - 80k

Jefferson Frank; City Of London; Remote; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Microsoft Consultancy is seeking a Data Engineering Team Lead to mentor a talented team and deliver exceptional solutions. This remote role involves hands-on technical expertise and overseeing project delivery utilizing Azure Synapse and Databricks. The role offers competitive salary, benefits including private health insurance, and a strong investment in training and development.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Private health insurance after one year

Life assurance 4x base salary

Enhanced parental pay

Perkbox

Cyclescheme

Electric Car Scheme

Qualifications

• Hands-on Data Engineering experience, not Data Analyst or Data Scientist roles.
• Strong background in Azure Synapse, Databricks, or Microsoft Fabric.
• Expertise in ETL/ELT development using SQL and Python.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Technical Consultants.
• Oversee resource planning, scheduling, and performance management.
• Collaborate with Pre-sales, Commercial, and Project Management teams.

Skills

Data Engineering experience

Azure Synapse

Databricks

ETL/ELT development with SQL

Python programming

BI and data warehousing concepts

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Data Engineering Team Lead - Remote - Databricks - Azure - 80k

Join a Leading Microsoft Consultancy Driving Data Innovation

I'm working with a well-established Microsoft Partner with an incredible project pipeline, rapid growth, and a reputation for delivering Tech for Good. They're working on cutting‑edge projects using emerging technologies like Microsoft Fabric and Azure Databricks.

We're looking for a Data engineering team lead who combines hands‑on technical expertise with leadership skills to mentor a talented team and deliver exceptional solutions for our clients.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and mentor a team of Technical Consultants, driving engagement, growth, and alignment with our culture.
• Oversee resource planning, scheduling, and performance management.
• Collaborate with Pre‑sales, Commercial, and Project Management teams to scope and deliver projects.
• Ensure consistent delivery of technical solutions aligned with best practices and standards.
• Support technical delivery when needed, including designing scalable data solutions in Microsoft/Azure environments.
• Contribute to innovation through cloud migrations, data lakes, and robust ETL/ELT solutions.

What We’re Looking For

• Hands‑on Data Engineering experience (not Data Analyst or Data Scientist roles).
• Strong background in Azure Synapse, Databricks, or Microsoft Fabric.
• Expertise in ETL/ELT development using SQL and Python.
• Experience implementing data lakes and medallion lakehouse architecture.
• Skilled in managing large datasets and writing advanced SQL/Python queries.
• Solid understanding of BI and data warehousing concepts.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships.
• Ideally, experience in consulting environments and working within high‑performing teams.

The company

• Rapid Growth & Exciting Projects - Continuing to grow working on cutting‑edge Microsoft Cloud solutions.
• Investment in You - They invest in training and development, with clear certification pathways for you.
• Home‑Based Contract - Work remotely with all travel expenses covered.
• UK‑Based Delivery - We never offshore; all consultants are UK‑based.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including:
  • 25 days holiday
  • Private health insurance (after one year)
  • Life assurance (4x base salary)
  • Enhanced parental pay
  • Perkbox, Cyclescheme, Electric Car Scheme

Ready to lead and innovate? Apply now or send your CV directly to me: [e-mail]