Head of Data Engineering

Lithium3 IT Consulting Limited; Leeds; Presencial; GBP 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Lithium3 IT Consulting Limited in Leeds seeks an experienced Head of Data Engineering to own the data engineering function, set engineering standards and drive delivery. You will lead a team of Data Engineers, establish best practices, and ensure the data platform delivers robust and scalable outcomes.

The role requires a strong Databricks background, with the credibility to review code/architecture, set development standards and provide leadership to the wider team.

Formación

• Experience leading data engineering teams.
• Strong Databricks background and data platform leadership.
• Ability to define development standards and review architecture.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and manage the Data Engineering team, providing technical direction, mentoring and development.
• Establish and maintain data engineering standards, coding standards and best practices.
• Set expectations around code quality, testing, documentation, version control and deployment.
• Provide technical leadership across data engineering architecture and delivery.
• Work with stakeholders to translate requirements into robust data solutions.
• Lead design, development and optimization of data pipelines and data products.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, reliable, secure and maintainable.
• Review current practices and drive improvements.

Conocimientos

Head of Data Engineering

Data engineering management

Databricks

Data pipelines

Architecture & standards

Code review

Stakeholder collaboration

Herramientas

Databricks

Descripción del empleo

Lithium3 are looking for an experienced Head of Data Engineering to join and take ownership of the data engineering function, technical standards and engineering delivery.

Inside IR35.

3 days per week in the office.

6 months initially.

We are ideally looking for someone who has come from a strong data engineering background and can operate at both strategic and technical levels.

You will lead a team of Data Engineers, establish engineering standards and best practice, and ensure the organisation is getting the most from its data platform.

A strong background in Databricks is essential, alongside proven experience managing Data Engineers.

The successful candidate will be comfortable getting into the detail when required. You also need the technical credibility to review code and architecture, define development standards and challenge technical decisions, while also providing leadership and direction to the wider data engineering team.

Role

• Lead and manage the Data Engineering team, providing technical direction, mentoring and development.
• Establish and maintain data engineering standards, coding standards and best practices.
• Set expectations around code quality, testing, documentation, version control and deployment.
• Provide technical leadership across data engineering architecture and delivery.
• Work closely with Data, Technology and Business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into robust data engineering solutions.
• Lead the design, development and optimisation of data pipelines and data products.
• Ensure engineering solutions are scalable, reliable, secure and maintainable.
• Review existing engineering practices and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support the continued development and maturity of the organisation’s Databricks environment.
• Recruit, develop and retain high-quality Data Engineering capability as the function grows.

Skills

• Proven experience as a Head of Data Engineering, Data Engineering Manager, Lead Data Engineer or similar senior technical leadership role.
• Strong technical background in data engineering.
• Demonstrable experience of managing and leading Data Engineers.
• Strong hands-on experience with Databricks.
• Excellent understanding of modern data engineering principles, architecture and practices.
• Experience establishing and enforcing coding and engineering standards.