Lead Data Engineer

Develop; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy seeks a skilled Lead Data Engineer to lead a feature team specializing in database migration and integration. The role is pivotal in delivering modernisation solutions within a collaborative environment, requiring extensive experience in Snowflake, Databricks, and Azure. This contract position offers a daily rate of up to £550, with an immediate start date, providing an opportunity to work on high-profile projects.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Snowflake, Databricks, and Azure required.
• Proven track record with data migration methodologies.
• Skilled in SQL and PL/SQL programming.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of database modernization activities.
• Oversee database architecture assessments and performance optimization.
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership to team members.

Skills

Data engineering

SQL

PL/SQL

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Tools

Snowflake

Databricks

Azure

Job description

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Lead Data Engineer - Azure, Snowflake, Databricks
Job Type: Contract (Outside IR35)
Location: UK Remote
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: Up to £550 per day

A leading technology consultancy is looking for a highly skilled Lead Data Engineer

This position offers the opportunity to work within a fast-paced, collaborative environment, delivering critical modernisation solutions for a high-profile client.

The successful candidate will lead a feature team responsible for ensuring the seamless migration and integration of databases, while upholding best practices in data integrity, performance, and security.

This is a pivotal role for an experienced professional passionate about data engineering and transformational delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of database modernisation, conversion, and migration activities, ensuring alignment with project timelines and deliverables.
• Oversee database architecture assessments and performance optimisation efforts.
• Collaborate with development and architecture teams to improve data flow and streamline database operations.
• Conduct thorough testing and validation of migrated data to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of migration strategies, standards, and processes.
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership to team members.
• Extensive experiencewith Snowflake, Databricks and Azure
• Proven track record with data migration methodologies and execution.
• Skilled in SQL and PL/SQL programming.
• Experience with database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

About the Company
This consultancy is renowned for delivering high-risk, high-profile software and data engineering projects at pace. Their clients include leading organisations across commodities, energy trading, finance, digital, and public sectors. The company is driven by a culture of Care, Quality, and Leadership, and is committed to delivering business value through technological excellence.

They pride themselves on working in close partnership with clients and users, utilising modern technologies and agile methodologies to bring about meaningful change. Their teams are built on mutual respect, continuous learning, and a shared passion for delivering impactful solutions.

The organisation has earned numerous industry awards for its innovative solutions and is actively expanding its team of forward-thinking professionals.