Lead Analytics Engineer

Datatech Analytics; Wimbledon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent analytics recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Lead Analytics Engineer to lead a small engineering team and shape modern data models in Databricks. The role involves building scalable data models, supporting analytics engineers, and ensuring data quality and clarity. Ideal candidates will possess strong data modelling skills, proficiency in SQL with Python or PySpark, and some leadership experience. The position requires existing rights to work in the United Kingdom and offers a competitive salary along with flexible office attendance.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in data modelling.
• Experience with SQL and either Python or PySpark.
• Leadership or mentoring experience preferred.
• Experience in the insurance or regulated sector is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Build scalable data models in Databricks.
• Lead and support Analytics Engineers.
• Partner with Data Engineering and Governance teams.
• Improve clarity, quality, and structure of data.
• Translate business needs into clear technical plans.

Skills

Data modelling

SQL

Python

PySpark

Leadership

Communication with technical users

Communication with non-technical users

Tools

Databricks

Cloud data platforms

Job description

Lead Analytics Engineer

Location: London or Nottingham, one day a month in the office

Salary: Competitive

Job Ref: J13048

An opportunity to lead a small Analytics Engineering team and shape modern data models in Databricks that support confident decision making. You will guide how data is organised and delivered, helping the business access clear, trusted information at pace.

Responsibilities:

• Build scalable data models in Databricks
• Lead and support Analytics Engineers
• Partner with Data Engineering and Governance teams
• Improve clarity, quality and structure of data
• Translate business needs into clear technical plans

Experience required:

• Strong skills in data modelling
• SQL with either Python or PySpark
• Databricks or similar cloud data platform
• Experience communicating with both technical and non-technical users
• Leadership or mentoring experience
• Insurance or regulated sector experience helpful

Additional information

You must already have the right to work in the United Kingdom as sponsorship is not available.

Apply today to learn more.

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Datatech is one of the UK's leading recruitment agencies in the field of analytics and host of the critically acclaimed event, Women in Data. For more information, visit our website: www.datatech.org.uk