Lead Data Engineer Azure

Data Engineering Lead (Azure)

London (3 days in office)

Up to £105,000 + 5% Bonus + Benefits

Are you ready to take the lead on building a cutting-edge data platform? We're seeking a Data Engineering Lead to shape and grow data engineering capabilities at a global, forward-thinking organisation. This is a greenfield opportunity to architect a modern Azure-based platform, lead a talented team, and make a direct impact on business-wide decision making.

Why this role?

• Spearhead the creation of a new data platform from the ground up.

• Balance hands-on engineering with team leadership and mentoring.

• Collaborate with analysts, data scientists, and business leaders to deliver impactful solutions.

• Hybrid working: London office 3 days per week, remote flexibility the rest.

• Join a supportive and inclusive culture, with a global footprint and a focus on innovation.

What you'll be doing:

• Designing and building scalable data pipelines to support analytics, reporting, and machine learning.

• Leading the implementation of Azure data solutions and ensuring robust ETL/ELT processes.

• Defining architecture strategies that allow for scalable, flexible development.

• Embedding best practices in DevOps, CI/CD, and engineering standards.

• Mentoring and growing a high-performing team of data engineers.

• Driving the integration of MS Fabric and low-code platforms (e.g. TimeXtender) for self-service BI.

• Staying on top of industry trends and introducing new technologies to advance the data platform.

What we're looking for:

• Strong track record in data engineering leadership roles.

• Deep expertise in the Microsoft Azure data stack (data lakes, warehousing, modelling, etc.).

• Solid background in data architecture, data governance, and data management.

• Experience in modern data engineering practices (pipelines, orchestration, devops).

• Excellent leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Bonus: experience with Databricks or TimeXtender.

Package & Benefits:

• Salary up to £100,000 + 5% bonus.

• Hybrid working: London office 3 times per week.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Global organisation with opportunities to make a real impact.

• Supportive, diverse, and inclusive working culture.