Lead Data Engineer: Architect Scalable Data Pipelines

Kainos; Dartford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative IT services company in Dartford is seeking a Lead Data Engineer. The successful candidate will design and develop data processing software components, lead agile teams, and ensure code quality aligns with user needs. Essential qualifications include leadership experience in data-intensive systems and proficiency in Java, Scala, or Python. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on digital solutions.

Benefits

Supportive people-first culture

Diverse and collaborative team

Opportunity for career growth

Qualifications

• Experience of leading a team of engineers in implementing data-intensive system components.
• Proficient software development experience in Java, Scala, or Python.
• Expert in SQL or SQL extensions for analytical use cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of whole components or subsystems within a team.
• Define and enforce best practices in development.
• Collaborate with project architects for ETL/ELT needs.

Skills

Leadership in data-intensive systems

Proficient in Java, Scala, or Python

Expert in SQL

Strong communication skills

Experience in data processing platforms

Understanding of distributed data stores

Tools

Informatica

Azure Databricks

ETL tools

Job description

An innovative IT services company in Dartford is seeking a Lead Data Engineer. The successful candidate will design and develop data processing software components, lead agile teams, and ensure code quality aligns with user needs. Essential qualifications include leadership experience in data-intensive systems and proficiency in Java, Scala, or Python. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on digital solutions.