Lead Data Engineer: GCP Platform & Data Mesh (Remote)

VIQU Ltd; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A national organisation in the UK is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to drive the transformation of their data infrastructure. This role involves a balance of technical engineering and leadership, requiring hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Responsibilities include leading the architecture and engineering strategy for data teams, conducting data engineering work using Python and SQL, and mentoring team members. Candidates must possess a strong background in managing data professionals and designing data platforms within GCP.

Qualifications

• Experience line managing teams of data professionals.
• Hands on skills across the GCP tech stack, SQL and Python.
• Deep understanding of Data Mesh and Data Lake/Warehouse solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and engineering strategy of data squads.
• Hands on data engineering work, using Python and SQL.
• Mentor and lead teams, checking and reviewing code.

Skills

Team management

GCP experience

Data modeling

SQL

Python

Tools

Airflow

Big Query

Data Flow

Data Fusion

Data Stream

Job description

A national organisation in the UK is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to drive the transformation of their data infrastructure. This role involves a balance of technical engineering and leadership, requiring hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Responsibilities include leading the architecture and engineering strategy for data teams, conducting data engineering work using Python and SQL, and mentoring team members. Candidates must possess a strong background in managing data professionals and designing data platforms within GCP.