Data Platform Lead

AMS Group

Manchester

On-site

GBP 80,000 - 110,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday

Birthday day off

Health cash plan

Sick pay

Parental pay

Cycle to work

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension

Job summary

AMS Group in Manchester seeks a Data Platform Lead to design, build and own the firm's first dedicated data platform. This greenfield role requires strong ownership, pace and deep technical capability across the Microsoft data stack.

You will lead end‑to‑end data platform development, establish standards, governance and reporting, and partner with senior stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable data solutions.

Qualifications

Proven experience as a Senior Data Engineer, Data Platform Engineer or Data Lead.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end design and build of AMS data platform.

Skills

SQL

Python

ETL/ELT

Data modelling

Azure

Microsoft Fabric

Databricks

Power BI

Stakeholder engagement

Data governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

Databricks

Power BI

Microsoft Fabric

Azure Data Services

Job description

The Data Platform Lead will design, build and own AMS Group’s first dedicated data platform, establishing the foundations for reporting, automation, AI‑enablement and long‑term scalability. This is a greenfield, high‑impact role, operating as the standalone senior data authority for the first 6–9 months, requiring strong ownership, pace and technical depth.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the end‑to‑end design and build of the AMS data platform using the Microsoft ecosystem (Azure, Fabric, Databricks, Power BI).
Develop scalable ETL/ELT pipelines, data models and reporting layers to support business‑wide analytics.
Integrate data from core business systems across finance, CRM and operations.
Deliver high‑quality board, executive and operational reporting.
Define and standardise KPIs to establish a single source of truth across the Group.
Partner with senior stakeholders to translate business needs into data solutions.
Set pragmatic data governance, security and quality standards.
Establish the foundations for a future data function, including standards, frameworks and ways of working.

Key Relationships

Internal:

CTO
Technology team

External:

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Experience

Proven experience as a Senior Data Engineer, Data Platform Engineer or Data Lead.
Demonstrated ability to build a data platform from scratch in a low‑maturity or greenfield environment.
Experience working with multi‑entity or professional services environments is advantageous.
Exposure to data governance tooling or AI‑enablement use cases is beneficial.

Technical Skills

Strong hands‑on capability with SQL, Python, ETL/ELT pipelines and data modelling.
Solid experience across Azure data services, Microsoft Fabric, Databricks and Power BI.
Ability to engage senior stakeholders, shape direction and influence decision‑making.
Strong understanding of data governance, security and quality frameworks.

Qualifications

Relevant technical degree or equivalent experience.
Azure, Databricks or data engineering certifications desirable but not essential.

Performance Measures (Success Criteria)

Successful delivery of the AMS data platform MVP within agreed timelines.
High‑quality, reliable and scalable data pipelines and reporting layers.
Adoption of standardised KPIs and a single source of truth across the business.
Strong stakeholder satisfaction and engagement.
Clear governance, security and quality frameworks established.
Foundations laid for future data team growth and capability expansion.

AMS Group is a leading UK Top 60 accountancy firm with a differentiated advisory‑led proposition, headquartered in Manchester. We have been a trusted name in professional services for over 40 years. Our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction has positioned us as a premier provider in the market.