Senior Data Engineer

Lead Data Engineer - London - Hybrid - 85,000 - 90,000

My client is seeking a highly skilled Lead Data Engineer to join their agile data team in London. This hybrid position requires 3 days per week in the office, offering the opportunity to lead a small team while remaining technically hands-on. The role is 80% technical and 20% leadership, ideal for someone who enjoys driving technical delivery and leadership, without stepping away from hands-on engineering work.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary of 85,000 90,000
• Performance-related bonus of up to 10%
• 8% company pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave plus buy and sell options
• Hybrid working: 3 days per week in London office
• And many more

Role and Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and continuously improve robust data pipelines to support large-scale data ingestion, transformation, and delivery.
• Utilize Azure and Databricks platforms to ensure high-throughput and reliable data movement across diverse data sources, enabling seamless integration, cleansing, and enrichment of data for analytics and reporting needs.
• Implement best practices for data pipeline orchestration, monitoring, and error handling to ensure consistent and dependable data flows.
• Optimize and fine-tune Azure-based data platforms by leveraging deep expertise in hybrid cloud architecture.
• Continuously assess and enhance data infrastructure performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of BI Developers, providing technical guidance and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of dashboards and data products, ensuring they are aligned with business requirements and delivered on schedule.
• Guide the team in adopting industry best practices, innovative solutions, and continuous learning to drive impactful business insights and support decision-making.
• Enforce data quality standards, governance frameworks, and robust security protocols across all data platforms.

Requirements

• Proven expertise in data engineering and using Azure, SQL, and Databricks, including implementing medallion architecture frameworks for scalable, reliable, and governed data solutions.
• Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities, guiding teams through complex deliveries, fostering collaboration, and ensuring adoption of best practices.
• Skilled in orchestrating complex ETL workflows, integrating hybrid cloud environments, and delivering high-quality data for advanced analytics and reporting.
• Experience with Power BI, and building dynamic dashboards to uncover actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, translating technical concepts into actionable recommendations and aligning solutions with business objectives.

If youre interested, get in touch ASAP with a copy of your most recent and up-to-date CV and email me at m.fox@tenthrevolution.com or you can call me on 0191 300 1232.

Please Note: This is a permanent role for UK residents only. This role does not offer Sponsorship. You must have the right to work in the UK with no restrictions. Some of our roles may be subject to successful background checks including a DBS and Credit Check.

TRG are the go-to recruiter for Power BI and Azure Data Platform roles in the UK, offering more opportunities across the country than any other. We're the proud sponsor and supporter of SQLBits, Power Platform World Tour, the London Power BI User Group, Newcastle Power BI User Group and Newcastle Data Platform and Cloud User Group. To find out more and speak confidentially about your job search or hiring needs, please contact me directly at m.fox@tenthrevolution.com