Lead Data Platform Engineer

Akkodis; Remote; GBP 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data solutions company is seeking a Lead Data Platform Specialist to design and optimize their Azure-based Data Lakehouse. Ideal candidates will have deep experience in Databricks and strong coding skills in PySpark and SQL. The position offers fully remote work, flexible working hours, a strong salary up to £85k, and benefits including private medical options and 25 days of holiday. You'll play a key role in advancing the company's data platform while mentoring a talented engineering team.

Benefits

Private medical options

25 days holiday plus bank holiday

Option to buy/sell holiday

Qualifications

• Deep experience in Databricks, Azure Data Factory, and Lakehouse architecture.
• Strong solution architecture and data platform engineering skills.
• DevOps and automation expertise, including CI/CD, monitoring, and code quality.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain the Data Lakehouse platform in a secure Azure environment.
• Develop automation for cluster management, integration runtimes, and networking.
• Lead architectural design and ensure platform scalability, reliability, and governance.
• Write efficient, maintainable code in PySpark, Python, and SQL.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure via Terraform/ARM.
• Collaborate with data engineers, architects, and business stakeholders.
• Mentor and coach engineers, fostering a culture of learning and excellence.

Skills

Databricks

Azure Data Factory

Lakehouse architecture

DevOps practices

CI/CD implementation

Terraform

PySpark

Python

SQL

Mentoring

Job description

Lead Data Platform Specialist - Up to £85k + c.15% Bonus

Fully Remote - Condensed & flexible hours available (4 day working week available - 9 out of 10, etc.)

My client, a nation‑wide organisation with a reputation for excellence and a supportive, inclusive culture, is seeking a Lead Data Platform Engineer to join their Data Engineering and Machine Learning team. This is a high‑impact, senior role, ideal for someone with deep experience in modern cloud data platforms, looking to shape and deliver a scalable, secure, and innovative data platform.

You need to have strong experience working with Databricks

You’ll play a pivotal role in designing, building, and optimising their Azure-based Data Lakehouse, with a focus on Databricks, PySpark, Spark SQL, and Azure Data Factory. This isn’t just about coding – you’ll also provide architectural guidance, mentor engineers, and ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with business needs. Hands‑on experience with CI/CD, automation, and infrastructure‑as‑code (Terraform, ARM templates) is essential. Experience in machine learning platforms or ML engineering is a bonus.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain the Data Lakehouse platform in a secure Azure environment
• Develop automation for cluster management, integration runtimes, and networking
• Lead architectural design and ensure platform scalability, reliability, and governance
• Write efficient, maintainable code in PySpark, Python, and SQL
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure via Terraform/ARM
• Collaborate with data engineers, architects, and business stakeholders
• Mentor and coach engineers, fostering a culture of learning and excellence

Essential Skills

• Deep experience in Databricks, Azure Data Factory, and Lakehouse architecture
• Strong solution architecture and data platform engineering skills
• DevOps and automation expertise, including CI/CD, monitoring, and code quality
• Infrastructure-as-code (Terraform or ARM templates) for cloud resource provisioning
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills

It’s not often a role comes along in a team like this, where you get the chance to flex or condense hours, receive a strong salary with a bonus, potential for growth, independence and autonomy, and a clear pathway of progression. You’ll get private medical options, 25 days holiday, plus bank holiday, and the chance to buy/sell holiday.

This is a rare opportunity to join a forward‑thinking team at a leading organisation, working fully remotely with flexibility and excellent benefits. You’ll be shaping the future of their data platform while collaborating with a talented and diverse team.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV as we are looking to move quickly on this role.

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