Lead Data Engineer

ITSS Recruitment Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work (2 days in office)

Pension 15%

Private Healthcare

Microsoft Certifications

Job summary

ITSS Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to drive the development of the central data platform in Leeds. You will lead a team of data engineers, BI developers, DBAs and SQL developers, combining hands-on engineering with data architecture and strategic decision making.

The role emphasizes Microsoft Fabric, Azure and modern data technologies, with hybrid working (2 days in office) and a path to Microsoft certifications. Competitive package up to 85K plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading data engineering teams and delivering data platforms.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Fabric, Azure and modern data technologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across a team of Data Engineers, BI Developers, DBAs and SQL Developers.
• Own hands-on engineering, data architecture and delivery from concept to production.
• Shape and evolve the central data platform to support business decisions.
• Drive projects with senior leadership and ensure quality and governance.

Skills

Microsoft Fabric

Azure Cloud

Python

SQL Server/SQL

Data Warehousing

Data Modelling

Data Architecture

Data Pipelines

PySpark

ETL/ELT

Governance & Security

Git

Technical Leadership

Job description

Lead Data Engineer - Up to 85K + Hybrid (2 days in office), 15% Pension, Private Healthcare + Microsoft Certifications - Leeds Central

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Lead Data Engineer to join a growing digital and data function based in central Leeds.

This exciting opportunity will suit a talented data professional with strong experience across Microsoft Fabric, Azure and modern data platform technologies. You will be joining an established data function of 18 professionals supporting a £650 million revenue organisation with over 2,500 employees.

This role combines hands-on engineering, data architecture, team leadership and strategic decision making, giving you the opportunity to shape the future of the organisation's central data platform.

You will provide technical leadership across a team of Data Engineers, BI Developers, DBAs and SQL Developers, working on a range of business-critical projects using the latest Microsoft technologies. The organisation actively encourages innovation, collaboration and knowledge sharing, and you'll have the opportunity to drive projects from concept through to delivery with the support of senior leadership.

The organisation are huge on aiding with personal and professional development, including fully subsidised Microsoft certifications (DP-600/700 etc)

Lead Data Engineer Key skills:

• Microsoft Fabric
• Azure Cloud Technologies
• Python
• SQL Server / SQL
• Data Warehousing & Data Modelling
• Data Architecture
• Data Pipelines & Integration Solutions
• PySpark
• ETL / ELT Development
• Data Governance & Security
• Source Control (Git)
• Technical Leadership & Team Management

You will be a Lead Data Engineer Developer with good communication skills and have prior experience within a similar position. The successful Lead Data Engineer should have strong problem solving abilities, organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a team.