Lead Data Engineer — Azure Cloud & DevOps (Remote UK)

Alliants; Southampton; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is hiring a Lead Data Engineer to design and implement Azure-based solutions. The role emphasizes DevOps practices, CI/CD pipeline design, and effective client consultation. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in data engineering, strong Azure proficiency, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Up to 10% annual bonus

Remote & flexible working

33 days holiday, including public holiday

Monthly takeaway allowance

£1,500 training budget each year

Tree planting initiative upon joining

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in database administration and data engineering roles.
• Strong proficiency in Azure services, including compute, storage, networking, and identity.
• Expertise in CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (Git).

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement scalable, secure Azure solutions tailored to client needs.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform.
• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines for client applications.

Skills

Database administration experience

Azure services proficiency

Infrastructure as Code expertise

CI/CD pipelines knowledge

Containerization skills (Docker, Kubernetes)

Scripting skills (PowerShell, Bash)

Monitoring and logging experience

Security best practices understanding

Client-facing experience

Technical assessment experience

Agile methodologies familiarity

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Azure DevOps

Terraform

Bicep

Job description

A technology company is hiring a Lead Data Engineer to design and implement Azure-based solutions. The role emphasizes DevOps practices, CI/CD pipeline design, and effective client consultation. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in data engineering, strong Azure proficiency, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.