Lead Data Engineer: BigQuery & Cloud Architect (Hybrid)

Data Idols; Manchester; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A data-driven organization in Manchester is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to enhance its cloud data engineering capabilities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Google Cloud Platform and BigQuery, focusing on designing scalable architectures for data ingestion and analytics. You will guide teams with hands-on delivery and mentorship, ensuring compliance and performance in a cloud-native environment, with a competitive salary range of £75K - £85K. This role offers a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Strong experience designing data solutions on Google Cloud Platform.
• Deep hands-on expertise with Google BigQuery, including architecture, optimisation, and advanced SQL.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Guide teams in building efficient, compliant, and future-proof solutions.
• Balance hands-on delivery with mentorship to ensure performance and scalability.

Skills

Designing data solutions on Google Cloud Platform

Google BigQuery expertise

CI/CD pipelines

Influencing technical direction

Job description

A data-driven organization in Manchester is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to enhance its cloud data engineering capabilities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Google Cloud Platform and BigQuery, focusing on designing scalable architectures for data ingestion and analytics. You will guide teams with hands-on delivery and mentorship, ensuring compliance and performance in a cloud-native environment, with a competitive salary range of £75K - £85K. This role offers a hybrid working model.