Data Engineering Tech Lead

100 Stagecoach Services Limited; Stockport; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Pension

Free bus travel for you and companion

Discounts

Job summary

Stagecoach is seeking a Data Engineering Tech Lead in Stockport to design and build data infrastructure that underpins customer journeys and decision-making. You will shape the data platform, lead delivery teams, and ensure data quality across the SIP and data warehouse.

Join a fast-paced transport business focused on reliable, scalable data solutions. The role combines hands-on engineering with leadership, working across Data, Analytics & Insight teams to deliver end-to-end data products.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Python and SQL for data integration and engineering.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Proficiency with data warehousing concepts and tools (Redshift, Snowflake).
• Excellent communication and leadership of delivery teams.
• Masters or Degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to design, build and deploy data architecture within the Stagecoach Integration Platform (SIP) and the data warehouse.
• Develop and implement QA processes to ensure data reliability from source systems.
• Lead teams delivering data integration, engineering and data infrastructure, delegating tasks as needed.
• Collaborate with Data Science & Data Engineering to ensure quality, performance and reliability of SIP & data warehouse.
• Work with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end data products and ensure security/compliance.

Skills

Python

SQL

Cloud platforms

Data warehousing

Education

Masters or Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Redshift

Snowflake

Job description

Salary Competitive salary, bonus, pension & free bus travel

Looking for a role where your skills with data can make a real difference to millions of customer journeys? At Stagecoach, we’re on a mission to put data at the heart of decision‑making. As a Data Engineering Tech Lead, you’ll play a vital role in designing and building the data infrastructure that underpins how we operate, from creating a single source of truth to enabling smarter, faster, and evidence‑based decisions across the business. This is an exciting opportunity to work with cloud platforms, modern data tools, and a passionate team of data, analytics, and insight professionals, helping us shape the future of transport.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead teams who design, build and deploy reusable data architecture within the Stagecoach Integration Platform (SIP) and the data warehouse Architect and design data platforms
• Develop and implement robust Quality Assurance (QA) processes and the principles for the technical teams to abide by to ensure the reliability of the data from the source system(s)
• Lead the teams who deliver data integration, engineering and data infrastructure, delegating tasks where appropriate to other team members
• Work across the Data Science & Data Engineering team to embed processes to guarantee the quality, performance and reliability of the SIP & data warehouse
• Work closely with other members of the Data, Analytics & Insight team to provide full end-to-end data product delivery
• Ensure all solutions are compliant with information security and regulatory obligations
• Be able to work with a product development mindset, forming close workgroups across Data, Analytics & Insight team members in the end-to-end data lifecycle
• Collaborating with colleagues across Central Functions and Operating Companies to deliver data capabilities that support strategic goals.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong expertise in python, SQL for data integration and engineering, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP etc.), data warehousing tools and concepts (Redshift, Snowflake etc.)
• Experience of strategic implementation, ownership and development of technology solutions and platforms
• Deep understanding of industry-standard best practice around data and modelling
• Excellent communication skills, being able to translate complex technical information into non-technical language
• Ability and demonstrable experience in leading technical delivery teams
• Relevant academic qualifications (Masters, Degree etc)

Why Stagecoach?

The chance to shape the future of data at one of the UK’s largest transport operators.

Competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, holiday allowance, free bus travel for you and a companion, and retail & leisure discounts.

A supportive and collaborative working environment where your expertise will have real impact.

Opportunities to grow and develop your career in a high-profile, business-critical team.

Our working environment Stagecoach is proud to be an inclusive employer. We foster a welcoming culture where everyone is respected, supported, and given the tools to thrive.

You’ll also have access to employee networks, wellbeing resources, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support you and your family.

Ready to engineer the data foundations that keep Stagecoach moving?

Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated.

We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age.

Location: Stagecoach Shared Service Centre One Exchange, 20 Railway Road Stockport SK1 3SW

Every day we help millions of passengers get to the people and places that matter to them, connecting the communities we are proud to serve.

Founded in 1980, Stagecoach has established itself as the UK’s largest transport operator, with services connecting more than 100 major towns and cities in England, Scotland, and Wales.

We work with our partners to deliver a greener, smarter, safer, healthier, and fairer country.

Providing extensive expertise in commercial and contracted markets, we assist national and regional government to deliver on ambitious plans for their citizens, communities, and local economy.

Our team of 26,000 employees are proud to serve our customers and be an integral part of their local communities.