Lead Data Engineer, London

Linum Consult; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global contractor in London seeks a Lead Data Engineer to oversee the design and development of a data platform on Microsoft Azure. The successful candidate will lead a data engineering team, manage project delivery, and ensure adherence to data governance standards. Ideal candidates have a background in construction or engineering and experience with Microsoft Azure Data services.

Qualifications

• Experience with Agile methodologies such as SCRUM or Kanban.
• Experience leading engineering teams in complex environments.
• Ability to translate business needs into scalable data architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of a secure, scalable data platform on Microsoft Azure.
• Manage the data platform roadmap and delivery using quality engineering practices.
• Oversee a high-performing data engineering team and mentor technical talent.
• Collaborate across departments to define data requirements and strategy.

Skills

Microsoft Azure Data services

SQL

NoSQL

API-based data pipelines

Agile methodologies

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Databricks

Azure SQL

Synapse

Job description

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Linum Consult’s client is a world-leading major global contractor, building, maintaining and operating on some of the world’s biggest infrastructure projects. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Lead Data Engineer to join their team in London, UK

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leading the design, development, and deployment of a secure, scalable data platform on Microsoft Azure, turning complex construction data into actionable insight
• Managing the data platform roadmap and delivery using high quality engineering practices
• Overseeing a high-performing data engineering team and mentoring technical talent
• Collaborating frequently across departments to define data requirements, structure, and strategy
• Ensuring adherence to data governance, MDM standards, and nuclear safety protocols
• Overseeing incident management processes and technical documentation for live environments

PROFILE

• Experienced in Microsoft Azure Data services, e.g. Data Factory, Databricks, Azure SQL, Synapse
• Experience in SQL, NoSQL, and API-based data pipelines
• Demonstrable history of using Agile methodologies such as SCRUM or Kanban
• Previously led engineering teams in complex environments
• Ability to translate business needs into scalable data architecture
• Ideally have previous experience working in the construction, infrastructure, or civil engineering industries and have experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle R12