Lead Data Engineer: Architect Scalable Data Pipelines

Kainos; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth IT services company in Birmingham is seeking a Lead Data Engineer (Consultant) to design and develop software for data processing. You will lead teams, ensure quality and compliance, and communicate technical designs effectively. Experience in tools like Informatica and Azure Databricks is essential, along with strong SQL skills. This role supports a diverse team culture aiming for innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team of engineers in implementing data-intensive systems.
• Proficient in Java, Scala, or Python.
• Expert in SQL for analytical use cases.
• Ability to communicate technical designs clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of data processing software components.
• Ensure team consistency in coding practices.
• Work with architects on ETL/ELT data processing needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data modeling

SQL

Data processing

Tools

Informatica

Azure Databricks

ETL tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

A high-growth IT services company in Birmingham is seeking a Lead Data Engineer (Consultant) to design and develop software for data processing. You will lead teams, ensure quality and compliance, and communicate technical designs effectively. Experience in tools like Informatica and Azure Databricks is essential, along with strong SQL skills. This role supports a diverse team culture aiming for innovation and collaboration.