Lead Data Engineer - KPMG Curve

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking tech venture focused on innovation and sustainability. As a Lead Data Engineer, you will play a crucial role in leading client delivery and ensuring high standards of quality. This dynamic environment encourages continuous learning and offers the flexibility to balance work and life. With opportunities to stay technical and avoid management tracks, you can thrive in a role that challenges and excites you. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and utilize your expertise in cloud technologies and data engineering to solve significant challenges and explore vast opportunities.

Benefits

Learning allowance

Paid overtime

Work-life balance focus

Flexible hours

Part-time options

Qualifications

• Experience with cloud environments and data pipeline design.
• Strong problem-solving skills and leadership in Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead client delivery while ensuring high quality and efficiency.
• Design and maintain data pipelines and infrastructure.

Skills

Python

Scala

Spark

SQL

Oracle

MySQL

MongoDB

Cloud Platforms

Agile Methodologies

Communication Skills

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Tableau

Power BI

Quantexa

Palantir

DataBricks

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Lead Data Engineer - Manager - KPMG Curve 106256

Base Location: Leeds based (Hybrid - 3 days per week in office)

Security Clearance: Applicants must hold or be capable of obtaining UK National Security Vetting. Requirements include but are not limited to residing in the UK for at least the past 5 years and being a UK national or dual UK national. Applications from those who cannot meet these requirements will not be considered.

About KPMG Curve

KPMG Curve is our newest tech venture focused on innovation and staying at the forefront of technology, including AI, coding for sustainability, and more. We aim to solve big challenges and explore bigger opportunities, fostering a dynamic environment where tech evolves rapidly.

Why Join Us?

• Fast-paced progression and continuous learning opportunities
• Work that excites and challenges you
• Opportunities to stay technical and avoid management tracks if preferred
• Benefits such as a learning allowance and paid overtime
• Strong focus on work-life balance and well-being

Responsibilities

We seek experienced data engineers in cloud environments who are eager to contribute their expertise to our team. The Lead Data Engineer will be responsible for leading client delivery and ensuring high standards of quality and efficiency.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience with languages like Python, Scala, Spark, SQL
• Knowledge of database technologies such as Oracle, MySQL, MongoDB
• Experience designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines and infrastructure
• Strong understanding of system architecture and data security practices
• Ability to define code review standards and ensure quality
• Problem-solving skills for troubleshooting data issues
• Experience with cloud platforms and native cloud resources
• Leadership in Agile methodologies (Scrum, pair programming)
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and understand business requirements
• Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating strategies to technical and non-technical audiences, including C-suite

Preferred Extras

• Experience with cloud-native data engineering/analytics (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Knowledge of data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
• Experience in machine learning and data science applications
• Familiarity with open-source technologies
• Knowledge of Data Platform Technologies (Quantexa, Palantir, DataBricks)
• Experience with test automation frameworks

Locations

We are open to talent across the UK, with core hubs in Leeds. The role is based in Leeds with 3 days per week in the office. Flexible hours and part-time options are available; please discuss your needs with our team.

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