Data Lead

Head Resourcing Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Data Lead in Glasgow. This senior role involves owning the data and analytics strategy, managing data engineers, and leading the design of a Microsoft Azure data platform. The ideal candidate will have deep technical skills in Azure services, Power BI, and Databricks and experience in shaping data strategies. With senior-level visibility, this role offers the opportunity to influence architecture and drive impactful data solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Microsoft's data ecosystem.
• Hands-on experience with Azure data services.
• Deep Power BI expertise.

Responsibilities

• Own the data and analytics strategy, aligned to business goals.
• Lead the design and evolution of a Microsoft Azure data platform.
• Provide architectural oversight across Databricks and data pipelines.

Skills

Azure data services

Databricks

Microsoft Fabric

SQL

Power BI

Data modelling

Job description

🚀 Data Lead

Glasgow based

No visa support provided

Lead the data platform. Own the insight. Set the direction.

My client is hiring a Data Lead to own their end-to-end data and analytics capability - from Azure-based data engineering through to Power BI and Fabric-driven insight.

This is a senior role for someone who combines deep technical credibility with the ability to set strategy, lead teams, and influence how data is used across the business.

What you'll be doing

• Owning the data and analytics strategy, aligned to business goals

• Leading the design and evolution of a Microsoft Azure data platform

• Providing architectural oversight across Databricks, Fabric, data pipelines, and warehousing

• Taking full ownership of Power BI and the semantic layer (models, DAX, performance, governance)

• Defining standards for data modelling, quality, security, and cost efficiency

• Managing and mentoring senior data engineers and BI specialists

• Working closely with senior stakeholders to turn complex requirements into scalable data solutions

This is a role with real authority - you'll shape the roadmap, influence tooling decisions, and set the technical bar.

What we're looking for

You'll likely come from a background as a Senior Data Engineer, Senior Power BI Engineer, or Analytics Lead, with strong experience in Microsoft's data ecosystem.

You'll bring:

• Hands-on experience with Azure data services

• Strong knowledge of Databricks (ingestion, transformation, optimisation)

• Experience with Microsoft Fabric (or a strong interest in leading its adoption)

• Advanced SQL and data modelling skills (dimensional / star schemas)

• Deep Power BI expertise (semantic models, DAX, RLS, performance tuning)

• Experience setting technical direction and leading delivery

• The confidence to challenge requirements and design for the long term

You don't need to be hands-on every day - but your team should trust your technical judgement.

Why join?

• A genuine opportunity to own and shape the data function

• Modern Microsoft data stack with scope to influence architecture

• Senior-level visibility and decision-making authority

Ready to step up?

If you enjoy building modern data platforms and enabling the business with trusted insight, this role offers the scope, influence, and technical challenge to match.

👉 Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.