Data Engineering Lead

Data Engineering Lead | Bristol (3 days a week) | £75,000 - £85,000

I’m currently working with a leading organisation to recruit an experienced Data Engineering Lead to join their growing Data & Insight function.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys leading people while staying technically hands-on, with a key role in shaping the organisation’s data strategy and modernising its data platform.

We can consider Senior Data Engineers who are looking to make a step up into a more Senior role!

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead, mentor and develop a talented team of Data Engineers • Provide technical direction across data platforms and products • Drive the migration to Databricks and a modern lakehouse environment • Stay hands-on with complex engineering challenges using Python, SQL & Spark • Work closely with Technology, Architecture, BI and wider business teams • Support major transformation and integration programmes

What they’re looking for:

• Exposure to management of Data Engineering teams • Strong hands-on experience with Databricks, Spark, Python and SQL • Solid understanding of modern data architecture and engineering practices • Experience working with cloud-based data platforms • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills • Someone who can balance technical leadership with strategic thinking

🎯 Why consider it?

You’ll have the opportunity to lead a talented team, influence the organisation’s data strategy and play a key role in a major…