Data Engineering Lead

Data Engineering Manager | Azure | SQL | Python | Team Leadership

Hybrid Working 3 Days Office / 2 Days Remote

Competitive Salary + Benefits

We're partnering with a market-leading, highly regulated organisation to recruit a newly created Data Engineering Manager position. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on data engineering leader to take ownership of a growing data function, leading a team while remaining actively involved in technical delivery.

Acting as the bridge between senior leadership and the data team, you'll be responsible for the data engineering roadmap, platform development, engineering standards, and delivery capability. This is a genuine player-coach role, with a roughly 60/40 split between hands-on engineering and leadership responsibilities.

The Role

Lead and develop a team of Data Engineers and Data Analysts

Own the data engineering function, platform roadmap, and delivery priorities

Design, build, and optimise data pipelines, integrations, and warehouse solutions

Drive best practice across SQL, Python, data modelling, and engineering standards

Improve platform reliability, performance, and scalability

Lead data quality, monitoring, and observability initiatives

Work closely with senior stakeholders across the business to deliver data-driven outcomes

Evaluate new tools, technologies, and future platform requirements

Technology

Microsoft Azure

SQL

Python

Data Warehousing

Data Integrations & Backend Engineering

The business takes a pragmatic approach to technology and is increasingly leveraging AI-assisted development practices to accelerate delivery.

About You

Strong Data Engineering experience with ownership of data platforms or warehouses

Advanced SQL and Python skills

Experience working within Azure environments

Previous team leadership or mentoring experience

Strong understanding of data architecture, engineering best practices, and data quality

Comfortable working with legacy source systems and improving data reliability

Able to communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders

Why Apply?

Newly created role with significant ownership and influence

Opportunity to shape the future of the data platform and engineering function

Strong mix of leadership and hands-on technical work

Direct exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic decision-making

Fast-paced environment with genuine investment in data and technology

This role would suit a Lead Data Engineer, Principal Data Engineer, or hands-on Data Engineering Manager looking to make a significant impact within a growing organisation.

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