Lead Data Engineer

HCLTech; West of England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HCLTech in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced senior data engineer to lead cloud-based data initiatives using GCP and dbt. You will design data models, build robust ETL/ELT pipelines, and ensure data quality in production environments.

Applicants should demonstrate strong Python and SQL skills, DevOps/CI-CD familiarity, and the ability to guide a team of engineers while delivering data products end-to-end with governance in regulated settings.

Qualifications

• Expert-level experience with GCP or a comparable cloud data engineering stack.
• Advanced, hands-on experience with dbt, Python and SQL for data engineering.
• Strong data modelling and ETL/ELT design experience.
• Proven track record delivering data products end-to-end in production environments.
• Experience with testing, data validation and quality assurance frameworks.
• Familiarity with Master Data Management (MDM) concepts, integration and implementation.
• DevOps, CI/CD and deployment/governance experience in a regulated or enterprise environment.
• Demonstrable experience leading or technically directing a team of engineers.
• Immediately available or short notice period; able to mobilise without extended lead time.

Skills

GCP cloud stack

dbt

Python

SQL

Data modelling

ETL/ELT design

End-to-end data products

Data testing/QA

MDM concepts

CI/CD

Team leadership

Job description

• Expert-level experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or a comparable cloud data engineering stack.
• Advanced, hands-on experience with dbt, Python and SQL for data engineering.
• Strong data modelling and ETL/ELT design experience.
• Proven track record delivering data products end-to-end in a production environment.
• Experience with testing, data validation and quality assurance frameworks.
• Familiarity with Master Data Management (MDM) concepts, integration and implementation.
• DevOps, CI/CD and deployment/governance experience in a regulated or enterprise environment.
• Demonstrable experience leading or technically directing a team of engineers.
• Immediately available or short notice period; able to mobilise without extended lead time.