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Lead Data Engineer
Location: Newcastle (Hybrid) 1-2 days per week in office Salary: Up to £80,000 + Benefits
Lead Data Engineer role joining a growing organisation embarking on a major data transformation programme. This role offers the chance to lead the migration from legacy on-premise data platforms to a modern Databricks-based architecture, helping to shape the future of the company's data capabilities.
As a Lead Data Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, building and optimising scalable data solutions while providing technical leadership to a team of engineers and analyst. You'll work closely with stakeholders across the business to deliver high-quality data products that drive insight and decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the migration of data platforms from on-premise environments to Databricks
Design and develop scalable data pipelines and data integration solutions
Drive best practices across data engineering, architecture and governance
Mentor and support data engineers/analysts within the team
Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions
Improve platform performance, reliability and scalability
Contribute to the long-term data strategy and roadmap
Skills & Experience
Strong experience in Data Engineering roles, including leadership or mentoring responsibilities
Hands-on experience with Databricks
Experience delivering cloud-based data platforms and migration projects
Strong SQL
Experience building and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines
Knowledge of Azure data technologies would be advantageous
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
What's on Offer
Salary up to £80,000
Hybrid working model based in Newcastle
Opportunity to lead a significant data modernisation programme
Exposure to modern cloud and data technologies
Career progression in a growing data function
Collaborative and supportive working environment
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