Remote Data Team Lead | Azure, Fabric & Databricks

Jefferson Frank; Remote; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud technology consultancy in the UK is seeking a Data Team Lead to inspire and mentor a group of Technical Consultants. The role combines leadership and hands-on technical involvement with responsibilities including designing scalable solutions and leading cloud migration projects. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Microsoft technologies, including Fabric and Databricks, as well as excellent SQL and Python skills. This position offers a fully remote work arrangement with extensive benefits.

Benefits

Fully remote working

25 days holiday

Monthly home working allowance

Life assurance (4× salary)

Private health insurance after one year

Enhanced parental leave

Qualifications

• Proven leadership or mentoring experience.
• Strong background in Data Engineering or Data Warehousing.
• Solid experience across Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, Synapse, Data Factory, etc.
• Excellent SQL & Python skills for ETL/ELT and data transformation.
• Knowledge of lakehouse architecture and large-scale datasets.
• A collaborative style and the ability to build an engaged, inclusive team.

Responsibilities

• Line manage and mentor a group of Technical Consultants.
• Drive engagement, performance, and development plans.
• Support certification pathways and build a high-performing team culture.
• Design scalable solutions using Microsoft Fabric, Azure Databricks, and SQL Server.
• Lead the delivery of cloud migrations and modern data lakes.
• Own resource planning, scheduling, and team availability.
• Work closely with Pre-Sales and Project Management.

Skills

Leadership

Data Engineering

Data Warehousing

SQL

Python

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Databricks

Synapse

Data Factory

Job description

A leading cloud technology consultancy in the UK is seeking a Data Team Lead to inspire and mentor a group of Technical Consultants. The role combines leadership and hands-on technical involvement with responsibilities including designing scalable solutions and leading cloud migration projects. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Microsoft technologies, including Fabric and Databricks, as well as excellent SQL and Python skills. This position offers a fully remote work arrangement with extensive benefits.