Lead Data Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and growing business as a Lead Data Engineer, where you'll provide technical leadership and mentorship to a talented Data Engineering team. This pivotal role focuses on developing robust data analytics solutions that empower the organization to become truly data-driven. You'll collaborate with various stakeholders, design innovative data solutions, and ensure the delivery of high-quality services. With a strong emphasis on personal and professional development, this role offers a supportive and inclusive environment where your contributions will make a significant impact. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Critical illness cover

Income protection

Death in service

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible benefits including private medical and dental insurance

Qualifications

• Proven success in developing enterprise-level data solutions.
• Strong SQL and database querying skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical leadership and innovative solutions.
• Designing and implementing data solutions with a focus on quality.

Skills

Data Engineering

SQL Server (TSQL)

Cloud Services (Microsoft Azure)

SSIS

SSRS

Data Modelling

Power BI

Agile Working Practices

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Education

Extensive Experience in Data Engineering

Tools

Azure DevOps Pipelines

Azure Synapse

Azure Databricks

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Lead Data Engineer

As a Lead Data Engineer, you'll provide technical leadership and mentorship to the Data Engineering team, assisting in the design, development, testing, and deployment of quality data analytics solutions and services.

This pivotal role supports the Partnership in becoming truly data-led by equipping them with robust data platforms.

The benefits:

• Salary - up to £80,000
• Bonus scheme - on target bonus - 15%
• Pension scheme - contribute up to 5% of your salary; Openwork will match and add an extra 5%
• Critical illness cover
• Income protection
• Death in service
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with an option to buy up to 10 additional days
• Flexible benefits including private medical and dental insurance

Key Accountabilities:

• Providing technical leadership by staying current with latest technologies and trends, helping the team develop innovative solutions
• Owning technical solutions
• Understanding and translating user requirements into technical specifications
• Designing and implementing data solutions
• Writing, testing, debugging, and maintaining code
• Collaborating with data engineers, trainers, and stakeholders

What will you need to succeed?

Qualifications/Experience:

• Extensive experience in data engineering and proven success in developing enterprise-level data solutions

Knowledge:

• SQL Server (TSQL), Cloud services (preferably Microsoft Azure)
• SSIS, SSRS, Data modelling, Power BI
• Data Warehouse and report layer design
• Strong SQL and database querying skills
• Microsoft BI full stack (desirable)
• Azure DevOps Pipelines, Azure Synapse, Azure Databricks (desirable)
• Azure portal and services knowledge
• Agile working practices and Azure DevOps familiarity
• Data testing experience

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
• Adaptability and openness to new ideas
• Customer-focused delivery mindset
• Creative thinking
• Sound judgment balancing time and accuracy
• Stakeholder management skills

Why us?

We're a dynamic, fast-paced, growing business with ambitious goals. We invest in our colleagues' personal and professional development. Our culture values individuality and inclusivity, recognizing and celebrating differences. We believe everyone can make a difference, regardless of race, religion, disability, or gender. We foster a caring environment that allows work-life balance and trust in flexibility.

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Created on 28/04/2025 by TN, United Kingdom