Lead Data Engineer (Consultant) - Scalable Pipelines & AI

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

Job summary

Kainos is seeking a Lead Data Engineer (Consultant) to design and develop data processing software components. You will lead agile teams, ensuring quality in code and meeting user needs.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership qualities, proficient in programming languages like Java, Scala, or Python, and an interest in AI technologies. Responsibilities include development, coaching team members, and ensuring operational readiness.

This position offers a chance to work in a collaborative environment that values creativity and respect among team members.

Qualifications

• Experience of leading a team in data-intensive implementations.
• Proficient software development skills required.
• Expert understanding of distributed data stores.

Responsibilities

• Develop whole components within a team.
• Enforce development best practices and coach team members.
• Lead troubleshooting and tuning activities.
• Work with Operations teams for operational readiness.

Skills

Leadership in data system implementation

Proficient in Java, Scala, or Python

Expert in SQL

Communicating technical designs

Designing analytical data models

Experience with data processing platforms

Interest in AI technologies

Tools

Informatica

Azure Databricks

ETL tools

Job description

Kainos is seeking a Lead Data Engineer (Consultant) to design and develop data processing software components. You will lead agile teams, ensuring quality in code and meeting user needs.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership qualities, proficient in programming languages like Java, Scala, or Python, and an interest in AI technologies. Responsibilities include development, coaching team members, and ensuring operational readiness.

This position offers a chance to work in a collaborative environment that values creativity and respect among team members.