Data Platform Lead

Data Platform Lead - Permanent Opportunity Location: Thames Valley - Hybrid Working (2 days per week) Salary: £95,000 - £114,000 + 25% Bonus + £5,800 Car Allowance

A major UK utilities company is seeking a Data Platform Lead to drive their ambitious data platform transformation. This is a unique opportunity to lead cutting-edge data architecture projects and manage a team of data engineers in a pioneering hybrid infrastructure environment.

Your Role

• Lead and manage a team of data hub engineers to develop the target data platform
• Drive stakeholder engagement across diverse operational colleagues and business units
• Champion platform design, configuration, and maintenance across delivery teams
• Own the vision and roadmap for centralized data capability
• Evangelize cutting-edge technology solutions and promote data platform adoption

Essential Requirements

• Extensive Azure ecosystem expertise and Azure DevOps mastery
• Strong Databricks understanding and Python programming background
• Team management experience with proven leadership track record
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement abilities across technical and business audiences
• Azure training/certifications essential
• Experience building enterprise data platforms
• Databricks certified data engineer highly desirable

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary: £95,000 - £114,000
• 25% annual performance bonus + £5,800 car allowance
• Flexible hybrid working - 2 days per week on-site
• Leadership of pioneering data platform transformation in utilities sector
• Comprehensive benefits including private healthcare

This brand new role offers the chance to shape the future of data infrastructure, working with breakthrough technology in a critical industry.