Lead Data Engineer

TieTalent; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in data innovation is seeking a Lead Data Engineer in Bristol. In this role, you'll be integral to shaping a cloud-native data platform and optimizing data solutions that impact major UK brands. With a commitment to a flexible, purpose-driven environment, ideal candidates will have strong expertise in data engineering and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

7% employer pension

5x salary life insurance

Health cash plan

Critical illness cover

£250 home working setup

Volunteer days

Workcations

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in data engineering.
• Strong Python skills and 3rd party system integration.
• Effective communicator between technical and non-technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and build of secure, scalable data pipelines.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver data solutions.
• Optimize performance and ensure seamless integration of APIs and databases.

Skills

SQL

Snowflake

Azure

DBT

Power BI

Python

API Integration

Job description

Lead the Future of Data | Lead Data Engineer | Bristol (Hybrid)

Are you an experienced Data Engineer ready to step into a strategic, hands-on leadership role? We're working with a purpose-driven organisation that’s reshaping how data supports environmental and regulatory innovation — and they need a Data Engineering Lead to help deliver their next-generation data platform.

This is a chance to join a tech-forward, impact-led business based in Bristol. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering a new cloud-native data platform — the backbone of digital tools serving major UK brands and internal teams.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead the design and build of secure, scalable data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Snowflake, and DBT.
• Collaborate across Product, BI, Cloud, and IT to deliver impactful data solutions.
• Optimise performance, enforce governance, and ensure seamless integration of APIs, external systems, and databases.
• Own and evolve CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Git, and modern data practices.
• Translate complex data into intuitive dashboards and tools with Power BI.
• Be hands-on in modelling, scripting, permissions, and performance tuning.

What we’re looking for:

• 8+ years of experience in data engineering with expertise in SQL, Snowflake, Azure, DBT, and Power BI.
• Strong Python skills and experience integrating third-party systems via APIs.
• Effective communicator capable of bridging technical and non-technical teams.
• Proven ability to deliver efficient, scalable solutions in fast-paced, regulated environments.
• Values of diligence, accountability, and proactivity alongside technical excellence.

Why join?

• A rare blend of purpose, scale, and flexibility.
• Salary: £65,000 – £80,000 + up to 10% bonus.
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays.
• 7% employer pension, 5x salary life insurance, health cash plan, critical illness cover.
• Flexible, hybrid working + £250 home working setup.
• Volunteer days, workcations, and a positive, impact-driven culture.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape both technology and purpose. If you're excited by meaningful data work and want to be part of something bigger, we’d love to hear from you.

If interested but unsure if you meet all criteria, we still encourage you to apply or contact Adam Townsend directly.