Lead Data Engineer (Azure/Databricks)

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Job Type: Contract (Inside IR35)

Location: Hybrid - 2 days a week in London

Start Date: ASAP

A leading technology consultancy is looking for a highly skilled Lead Data Engineer with strong Databricks and Azure experience

This position offers the opportunity to work within a fast-paced, collaborative environment, delivering critical modernisation solutions for a high-profile client.

This is a pivotal role for an experienced professional passionate about data engineering and transformational delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning and execution of database modernisation, conversion, and migration activities, ensuring alignment with project timelines and deliverables.
  • Oversee database architecture assessments and performance optimisation efforts.
  • Collaborate with development and architecture teams to improve data flow and streamline database operations.
  • Conduct thorough testing and validation of migrated data to ensure completeness and accuracy.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of migration strategies, standards, and processes.
  • Provide mentorship and technical leadership to team members.
  • Extensive experience as an Lead Data Engineer
  • Strong Databricks, Azure and Python experience
  • Experience in a highly regulated environment
  • Must have production experience
  • Worked with modern data pipelines
  • Regulated environment experience is a must (ideally financial services)

About the Company

This consultancy is renowned for delivering high-risk, high-profile software and data engineering projects at pace. Their clients include leading organisations across commodities, energy trading, finance, digital, and public sectors.

The company is driven by a culture of Care, Quality, and Leadership, and is committed to delivering business value through technological excellence.

They pride themselves on working in close partnership with clients and users, utilising modern technologies and agile methodologies to bring about meaningful change. Their teams are built on mutual respect, continuous learning, and a shared passion for delivering impactful solutions.

The organisation has earned numerous industry awards for its innovative solutions and is actively expanding its team of forward-thinking professionals.

Seniority level

  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Employment typeContract

Job function

  • Job functionInformation Technology
  • IndustriesData Infrastructure and Analytics, Software Development, and Financial Services

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