Data Engineering Team Lead - Remote - Databricks - Azure - 80k

City of London
3 months ago
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Data Engineering Team Lead - Remote - Databricks - Azure - 80k

Join a Leading Microsoft Consultancy Driving Data Innovation

I'm working with a well-established Microsoft Partner with an incredible project pipeline, rapid growth, and a reputation for delivering Tech for Good. They're working on cutting-edge projects using emerging technologies like Microsoft Fabric and Azure Databricks.

We're looking for a Data engineering team lead who combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership skills to mentor a talented team and deliver exceptional solutions for our clients.

What You'll Do

Lead and mentor a team of Technical Consultants, driving engagement, growth, and alignment with our culture.
Oversee resource planning, scheduling, and performance management.
Collaborate with Pre-sales, Commercial, and Project Management teams to scope and deliver projects.
Ensure consistent delivery of technical solutions aligned with best practices and standards.
Support technical delivery when needed, including designing scalable data solutions in Microsoft/Azure environments.
Contribute to innovation through cloud migrations, data lakes, and robust ETL/ELT solutions.What We're Looking For

Hands-on Data Engineering experience (not Data Analyst or Data Scientist roles).
Strong background in Azure Synapse, Databricks, or Microsoft Fabric.
Expertise in ETL/ELT development using SQL and Python.
Experience implementing data lakes and medallion lakehouse architecture.
Skilled in managing large datasets and writing advanced SQL/Python queries.
Solid understanding of BI and data warehousing concepts.
Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships.
Ideally, experience in consulting environments and working within high-performing teams.

The company

Rapid Growth & Exciting Projects - Continuing to grow working on cutting-edge Microsoft Cloud solutions.
Investment in You - They invest in training and development, with clear certification pathways for you.
Home-Based Contract - Work remotely with all travel expenses covered.
UK-Based Delivery - We never offshore; all consultants are UK-based.
Competitive salary and benefits, including:
25 days holiday
Private health insurance (after one year)
Life assurance (4x base salary)
Enhanced parental pay
Perkbox, Cyclescheme, Electric Car SchemeReady to lead and innovate? Apply now or send your CV directly to me

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