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Lead Data Engineer (Databricks) - Leeds (Lead Data Engineer, Team Lead, Technical Lead, Senior Data Engineer, Data Engineer, Python, PySpark, SQL, Big Data, Databricks, R, Machine Learning, AI, Agile, Scrum, TDD, BDD, CI/CD, SOLID principles, Github, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Terraform, AWS CDK, AWS CloudFormation, Azure, Lead Data Engineer, Team Lead, Technical Lead, Senior Data Engineer, Data Engineer) Our client is a global innovator and world leader with one of the most recognisable names within technology . They are looking for a Lead Data Engineer with significant Databricks experience as well as leadership responsibility to … run an exceptional Agile engineering team and provide technical leadership through coaching and mentorship. We are seeking a Lead Data Engineer capable of leading client delivery, ensuring the highest standards . This will include working with architects, creating automated tests, instilling a culture of continuous improvement and setting standards for the team. You will be responsible for More ❯

Data Lead/BI Business Intelligence & Insights Manager/Principal Data Engineer who has proven leadership in a technology environment, managing teams of Data Engineers, BI Developers and Data Analysts is required for a well-established company based in Bedford, Bedfordshire. IS THIS YOU? Can you lead the companys data strategy, build … can be based in either UK or Portugal Local Salary Ranges Will Apply JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Data Lead/BI Business Intelligence & Insights Manager/Principal Data Engineer who has proven leadership in a technology environment, managing teams of Data Engineers, BI … Developers and Data Analysts. Working as the Data Lead/BI Business Intelligence & Insights Manager/Principal Data Engineer youll be the driving force behind ensuring the companys data is accurate, secure, and fully leveraged. As the Data Lead/BI Business Intelligence & Insights Manager/Principal Data Engineer youll More ❯

Data Lead/BI Business Intelligence & Insights Manager/Principal Data Engineer who has proven leadership in a technology environment, managing teams of Data Engineers, BI Developers and Data Analysts is required for a well-established company based in Bedford, Bedfordshire. IS THIS YOU? Can you lead the companys data strategy, build … can be based in either UK or Portugal Local Salary Ranges Will Apply JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Data Lead/BI Business Intelligence & Insights Manager/Principal Data Engineer who has proven leadership in a technology environment, managing teams of Data Engineers, BI … Developers and Data Analysts. Working as the Data Lead/BI Business Intelligence & Insights Manager/Principal Data Engineer youll be the driving force behind ensuring the companys data is accurate, secure, and fully leveraged. As the Data Lead/BI Business Intelligence & Insights Manager/Principal Data Engineer youll More ❯

Data Lead/BI Business Intelligence & Insights Manager/Principal Data Engineer who has proven leadership in a technology environment, managing teams of Data Engineers, BI Developers and Data Analysts is required for a well-established company based in Bedford, Bedfordshire. IS THIS YOU? Can you lead the companys data strategy, build … can be based in either UK or Portugal Local Salary Ranges Will Apply JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Data Lead/BI Business Intelligence & Insights Manager/Principal Data Engineer who has proven leadership in a technology environment, managing teams of Data Engineers, BI … Developers and Data Analysts. Working as the Data Lead/BI Business Intelligence & Insights Manager/Principal Data Engineer youll be the driving force behind ensuring the companys data is accurate, secure, and fully leveraged. As the Data Lead/BI Business Intelligence & Insights Manager/Principal Data Engineer youll More ❯

Data Lead/BI Business Intelligence & Insights Manager/Principal Data Engineer who has proven leadership in a technology environment, managing teams of Data Engineers, BI Developers and Data Analysts is required for a well-established company based in Bedford, Bedfordshire. IS THIS YOU? Can you lead the company’s data strategy … can be based in either UK or Portugal – Local Salary Ranges Will Apply JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Data Lead/BI Business Intelligence & Insights Manager/Principal Data Engineer who has proven leadership in a technology environment, managing teams of Data Engineers, BI … Developers and Data Analysts. Working as the Data Lead/BI Business Intelligence & Insights Manager/Principal Data Engineer you’ll be the driving force behind ensuring the company’s data is accurate, secure, and fully leveraged. As the Data Lead/BI Business Intelligence & Insights Manager/Principal Data Engineer More ❯

Lead Data Engineer £80,000 - 100,000 GBP Hybrid WORKING Location: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Role: Lead Data Engineer Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 Additional Package: 5% Bonus, Extensive Benefits Package Location: UK Wide Are you a Lead Data Engineer looking for your next challenge? If you … who thrives in an innovative, people-first environment, this could be the ideal opportunity. You'll join a collaborative team delivering meaningful work with cutting-edge technologies, large-scale data platforms, and AI-powered solutions. This Lead Data Engineer role is perfect for someone who enjoys a balance of hands-on engineering and technical leadership. You … ll shape data strategy, lead by example, and make a real impact across complex and fast-moving digital programmes. Role Requirements: Lead the development of complex data components and pipelines within agile teams Set and maintain high standards for coding, testing, and design across the team Collaborate with architects to ensure performance, resilience, and security Support More ❯

Data Engineer Lead - NatGas and Power page is loaded Data Engineer Lead - NatGas and Power Apply locations London posted on Posted 12 Days Ago job requisition id JR102268 Job Title: Data Engineer Lead - NatGas and Power Contract Type: Time Type: Job Description: Reporting to the Head of Data, the Data Engineering Lead will oversee the design, development, and maintenance of high-performance data systems that support trading, risk, and analytics functions across the Natural Gas and Power business. This role bridges technical execution and business impact, ensuring that data pipelines, platforms, and products are robust, scalable, and aligned with enterprise data strategy. The ideal candidate … will lead a team of data engineers, collaborate with trading desks and analysts, and ensure that data infrastructure supports pre-trade modeling, live execution, and post-trade analytics with precision and reliability. Main Responsibilities 1. Data Platform Ownership Lead the development and maintenance of scalable data pipelines and databases tailored to Natural Gas and More ❯

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Date: 11 Jul 2025 Company: Royal London Group Job Title: Lead Data Engineer Contract Type: Permanent Location: Edinburgh or Alderley Park Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based Closing date: 20th August 2025 We are seeking to hire … a Lead Data Engineer to design, develop and operate automated data engineering platforms. This role will contribute to the Group by improving the speed, accuracy, consistency, repeatability, and overall quality of data processing. This reduces costs and enables the Data Automation team to focus on more complex strategic tasks. The Lead Data Engineer is responsible for leading a small team of Data Engineers to develop and maintain large-scale data processing systems, pipelines, and infrastructure. The role entails working closely with the wider data community within Royal London to support data-driven decision making for the organisation. About the role Lead and mentor a team More ❯

Lead Data Engineer – Up to £85,000 + Bonus – Financial Services – London Overview: We are currently partnered with a market-leading financial services organisation who are seeking an experienced Lead Data Engineer to join their team and deliver their business-wide data strategy. You will define how data is governed, integrated and … scaled across the business, whilst also building and optimising the ETL pipelines which power our analytics and reporting.As the business embarks on a major modernisation of its data infrastructure, this is a unique opportunity to shape the future data strategy and lead the transformation of the entire data platform. Role & Responsibilities: Lead the data engineering function and define the organisation’s data architecture and governance strategy Design and implement scalable ETL pipelines and modern workflow orchestration Drive the selection and deployment of a new data tech stack as part of a wider platform modernisation Collaborate with stakeholders across research, finance, CRM, and commercial teams to support analytics and decision-making Ensure More ❯

Lead Data Engineer, £ 70000 - 80000 + benefits. SQL, ETL, Data Warehousing, Databricks etc. Home Based with one day a month at the office in Nottingham. Expanding SaaS product company are looking for a Lead Data Engineer as they continue to grow. In this hands-on role you will be part of the team … responsible for designing, creating, deploying and managing the companies data assets and you will guide and influence other members of the data engineering team with the ultimate goal of writing excellent quality, clean and high performant code. Responsibilities include - Work with the Data Architects to determine technical delivery and functionality. Design data solutions based on optimal … performance, scalability and reliability. Create, optimise and maintain logical and physical data models, including data warehouses and data lakes. Design and manage the data integration process. Work with the team to improve their skills and knowledge (mentoring, training coaching, etc) Contribute as a member of the agile team. Work closely with Data Scientists, Data More ❯

Lead Data Engineer ££64,000 GBP Hybrid WORKING Location: Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber - United Kingdom Type: Permanent This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Lead Data Engineer to advance their career while remaining deeply technical. The role offers a clear path for progression without requiring a move into management or sales, allowing … individuals to focus on what they do best-engineering high-quality, scalable data solutions. Why Join? This organisation values continuous learning and personal growth. Team members benefit from a dedicated learning allowance, enabling them to shape their own development journey. Paid overtime and a strong emphasis on work-life balance ensure that individuals are recognised and supported-especially during … demanding projects. The business is committed to employee wellbeing and fosters a positive, inclusive culture. Role Overview The Lead Data Engineer will take a hands-on technical leadership role, guiding the delivery of high-impact solutions within cloud-based environments. This position is ideal for professionals who are passionate about modern data engineering and want to More ❯

Lead Data Engineer As a Lead Data Engineer, you'll be instrumental in driving innovation through advanced analytics, AI, cloud technologies, and data science. You will help build a new Data & Analytics function and unified data platform. Key Responsibilities: * Develop and execute a data engineering strategy that aligns with organisational … goals and technological advancements. * Design and implement a scalable, reliable, and cost-efficient modern cloud data platform. * Build and maintain robust ETL/ELT pipelines for processing and managing large volumes of structured and unstructured data. * Create and manage Power BI dashboards, reports, and data models to provide strategic insights. * Integrate cutting-edge technologies like AI, real-time … analytics, and automation into our data infrastructure. * Lead operational AI initiatives, including the development of machine learning models for predictive analytics. Technical Skills: * Proficiency in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and data processing services. * Advanced skills in Power BI, including DAX, Power Query, and data modelling. * Strong programming abilities in Python, SQL, and/or More ❯

Lead Data Engineer £75,000-£85,000 ️ AWS, Python, SQL, Airflow Brighton, hybrid working Analyse customer behaviour using AI & ML We are partnered with a private equity backed company who provide an AI-powered, guided selling platform that helps businesses improve online sales and customer experience. They are looking for a Lead Data Engineer to lead a small team in building a key part of their data infrastructure. The role This role blends people management, individual contribution, and technology leadership. What you'll be doing Individual Contribution: You will take ownership of project briefs and design robust architectural plans. You will also champion the importance of thorough testing and ensure alignment … with stakeholder expectations throughout the development process. People Management: You will lead and mentor a small team of Data Engineers, fostering a high-performance culture by guiding their professional growth and ensuring effective communication within the team and with stakeholders. Technology Leadership: You will guide strategic decision-making regarding technology and architecture, ensuring solutions are scalable, cost-effective More ❯

Gloucester location - hybrid working when possible Must hold active Enhanced DV Clearance (West) Competitive Salary DOE - 6% bonus, 25 days holiday, clearance bonus Experience in Data Pipelines, ETL processing, Data Integration, Apache, SQL/NoSQL, Team Leadership Who Are We? Our client is a trusted and growing supplier to the National Security sector, delivering mission-critical solutions that … help keep the nation safe, secure, and prosperous. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies, including AI/Data Science, Cyber, Cloud, DevOps/SRE, and Platform Engineering. They have long-term contracts secured across the latest customer framework and are set for significant growth. What will the Lead Data Engineer be Doing? You will develop … mission-critical data solutions for National Security clients, working with cutting-edge technologies such as AI/DS, Cyber, Cloud, DevOps/SRE, and Platform Engineering. You'll collaborate directly with customers across National Security, Defence, and Intelligence to solve complex, high-stakes challenges. The role involves designing and implementing sophisticated data pipelines to connect operational systems with More ❯

Lead Data Engineer - Shape the Future of Data & Analytics - Azure I am currently recruiting for an exciting Lead Data Engineer role with a leading organisation undergoing a major digital transformation . This is a fantastic opportunity to define and lead the data engineering strategy, building a scalable, insight-driven data infrastructure that leverages AI, cloud technologies, and advanced analytics to drive business success. Why Apply? High-Impact Role : Take ownership of data platform development, ensuring scalability, reliability, and efficiency. Technical Innovation : Work at the intersection of AI, machine learning, and real-time analytics , integrating cutting-edge technologies. Leadership & Strategy : Lead a team of data engineers and … analysts , collaborating with senior stakeholders to drive a data-driven culture . Key Responsibilities: Design and implement a modern cloud data platform (Azure) to support scalable analytics. Build ETL/ELT pipelines to process structured and unstructured data, enabling real-time insights. Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards, forecasting models, and business intelligence tools . Establish data More ❯

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Lead Data Engineer to join our growing data team. In this role, you will lead a small team of Data Engineers and Analysts, driving the design, development, and maintenance of scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform. You will … provide hands-on technical leadership while shaping the strategic direction of the data infrastructure to support analytics, reporting, and business intelligence across the organisation. Location: Stockton on Tees Department: Data & Analytics Employment Type: Full-Time/Permanent/Hybrid Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of Data Engineers/Analysts, fostering a culture of innovation … collaboration, and continuous improvement. Design, build, and optimise data pipelines, data models, and data warehouses using Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, and Azure SQL. Ensure the reliability and performance of data pipelines and infrastructure. Collaborate with stakeholders and analysts to deliver impactful dashboards and reports using Power BI. Provide technical guidance and support, acting More ❯

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Lead Data Engineer to join our growing data team. In this role, you will lead a small team of Data Engineers and Analysts, driving the design, development, and maintenance of scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform. You will … provide hands-on technical leadership while shaping the strategic direction of the data infrastructure to support analytics, reporting, and business intelligence across the organisation. Location: Stockton on Tees Department: Data & Analytics Employment Type: Full-Time/Permanent/Hybrid Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of Data Engineers/Analysts, fostering a culture of innovation … collaboration, and continuous improvement. Design, build, and optimise data pipelines, data models, and data warehouses using Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, and Azure SQL. Ensure the reliability and performance of data pipelines and infrastructure. Collaborate with stakeholders and analysts to deliver impactful dashboards and reports using Power BI. Provide technical guidance and support, acting More ❯

Description Continuing Defleet's data led journey and recognising the importance the Data & Analytics team performs in this regard, we are looking for a skilled Lead Data Engineer who is passionate about exploiting data and searching for improvements in our existing processes and technology; can work closely with business teams; drives solutions with a … focused mentality on business value and can lead, influence and drive collaboration across teams and stakeholders. It will focus on expanding the existing mission critical ecosystem of Data and BI systems for analytics and decision making, using Primarily Data Warehouse/Mart, Data Lake, Self Service BI Tools and Data Science/ML platform using … Oracle, Snowflake and AWS tech stack. Qualifications We are looking for a skilled Lead Data Engineer who: Personal Attributes: Self-starter with initiative and enthusiasm Thrives at solving problems with minimal or no direction and developing their own solution Looks at the existing tech landscape and identifies improvements without prompting Desire and ability to continuously learn new More ❯

Description Continuing Defleet's data led journey and recognising the importance the Data & Analytics team performs in this regard, we are looking for a skilled Lead Data Engineer who is passionate about exploiting data and searching for improvements in our existing processes and technology; can work closely with business teams; drives solutions with a … focused mentality on business value and can lead, influence and drive collaboration across teams and stakeholders. It will focus on expanding the existing mission critical ecosystem of Data and BI systems for analytics and decision making, using Primarily Data Warehouse/Mart, Data Lake, Self Service BI Tools and Data Science/ML platform using … Oracle, Snowflake and AWS tech stack. Qualifications We are looking for a skilled Lead Data Engineer who: Personal Attributes: Self-starter with initiative and enthusiasm Thrives at solving problems with minimal or no direction and developing their own solution Looks at the existing tech landscape and identifies improvements without prompting Desire and ability to continuously learn new More ❯

experiences and building platforms that handle the complexity of modern cruising - all while keeping things collaborative and fun. Your Mission: Are you passionate about unlocking the power of customer data? We're looking for a talented Lead Data Engineer to spearhead the design, development, and optimisation of our critical CRM and customer data transformation. You … ll play a pivotal role in building the data foundations for advanced analytics, personalised customer experiences, and effective marketing activation. As a senior member of the team, you will lead data engineers and champion best practices within our data environment. What You'll Do: Design & Build: Architect, build, test, and deploy robust, scalable, and reliable data pipelines, focusing on ingesting and transforming CRM and customer data from various sources. Lead & Innovate: Take technical ownership of customer data integration solutions within our data platform (AWS/SQL Server). Drive improvements and implement best-in-class data engineering practices. Ensure Quality: Champion data quality and governance for customer datasets. Implement More ❯

Job Title: Lead Data Engineer Location: London (Hybrid) Type: Full-time Agency: Representing a leading digital media group We're representing a forward-thinking digital media organisation with a growing portfolio of high-traffic content brands. As they continue to scale their data capabilities, they're seeking a Lead Data Engineer to join … their London-based team. Key Responsibilities: Design and maintain scalable data pipelines across diverse sources including CMS, analytics, ad tech, and social platforms. Lead engineering efforts to automate workflows using tools like Airflow, dbt, and Spark. Build robust data models to support dashboards, A/B testing, and revenue analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver … actionable insights and support strategic initiatives. Drive cloud-based data infrastructure projects, particularly on GCP. Manage and mentor a Data Engineer, fostering growth and technical excellence. Requirements: Advanced SQL skills and experience with relational/non-relational databases. Proficiency in Python and/or Java for data services and API integration. Proven experience with cloud platforms More ❯

Job Title: Lead Data Engineer Location: London (Hybrid) Type: Full-time Agency: Representing a leading digital media group We're representing a forward-thinking digital media organisation with a growing portfolio of high-traffic content brands. As they continue to scale their data capabilities, they're seeking a Lead Data Engineer to join … their London-based team. Key Responsibilities: Design and maintain scalable data pipelines across diverse sources including CMS, analytics, ad tech, and social platforms. Lead engineering efforts to automate workflows using tools like Airflow, dbt, and Spark. Build robust data models to support dashboards, A/B testing, and revenue analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver … actionable insights and support strategic initiatives. Drive cloud-based data infrastructure projects, particularly on GCP. Manage and mentor a Data Engineer, fostering growth and technical excellence. Requirements: Advanced SQL skills and experience with relational/non-relational databases. Proficiency in Python and/or Java for data services and API integration. Proven experience with cloud platforms More ❯

Databricks Data Engineer (roles available at Lead, Senior and Mid Level), £ 50000 - 85000 + benefits. SQL, ETL, Data Warehousing, Databricks etc. Home Based with one day a month at the office in Nottingham. Strong commercial knowledge of Databricks is required for this role. Expanding SaaS product company are looking for a number of Data Engineer as they continue to grow. In these hands-on roles you will be part of the team responsible for designing, creating, deploying and managing the companies data assets and you will guide and influence other members of the data engineering team with the ultimate goal of writing excellent quality, clean and high performant code. Responsibilities include - Work … with the Data Architects and Data team to determine technical delivery and functionality. Design data solutions based on optimal performance, scalability and reliability. Create, optimise and maintain logical and physical data models, including data warehouses and data lakes. Design and manage the data integration process. Work with the team to improve their skills More ❯

Calling for a Lead Data Engineer to join our Housing sector client in London. This is a hybrid contract role: 2 days onsite - 3 days remote. Our client is looking for an experienced Lead Data Engineer with the following skill set: Experience with Azure data services, Azure Data Factory (ADF), API development … and integration, Databricks, Python programming, Unit testing, GIT version control, Data management and data governance, Data security. If this is you, get in touch ASAP and send us your CV More ❯

Lead Data Engineer | Enterprise Retail Tech | Newcastle – Hybrid Salary & Benefits - £70,000 to £85,000 + 34 days annual leave, health, cycle to work, staff discounts A cutting-edge retailer at the intersection of tech and luxury fashion is on the hunt for a Lead Data Engineer to spearhead its growing data platform … UK's fastest expanding—offers a dynamic, digitally driven environment where innovation is the heartbeat of everything they do.This is your chance to own and evolve an enterprise-scale data ecosystem, with Fabric at its core, and help shape the next generation of insight delivery for a global audience. What You’ll Tackle Leading a new in-house Data Engineering function focused on Fabric integration Designing and evolving robust architectures using Fabric components—Data Warehouses, Lakehouses, Real-Time Analytics & Pipelines Building scalable, cloud-first data models tailored to retail operations and customer intelligence Driving end-to-end development across Azure and Microsoft Fabric environments Managing technical delivery across cross-functional teams and third-party collaborators Embedding More ❯