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Lead Data Engineer
£75,000 - 80,000
Bowerford Associates
Chapel Street, Reading
£75,000 - 80,000
Requirements
Must:
We require an experienced Lead Data Engineer who has hands-on expertise in data engineering, particularly in leading complex data engineering initiatives at scale. You must have extensive experience in both Cloud and On-Prem environments, especially with Big Data and Data Lake technologies. A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field applicable to Data/Data Specialisation is essential.
You should possess exceptional coding skills in programming languages such as Spark, Java, Python, PySpark, Scala, or similar (with a minimum of two languages). It is critical that you have substantial hands-on experience with AWS or Azure, as well as with ETL tools like Azure Data Fabric (ADF) and Databricks. A strong understanding of Hadoop and HDFS is required, along with expert knowledge in data technologies, data transformation tools, and data governance techniques.
Effective communication skills are pivotal, as you will need to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences, provide coaching and training to less experienced team members, and inspire, mentor, and motivate your talented team.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will drive team objectives and fulfill our vision by providing technical leadership and ensuring the reliability of data products. Expect to be heavily involved in data strategy and solutions while advocating for technical excellence across the organization. You will lead by example with a hands-on approach, develop large and complex data sets, and optimize data solutions through collaboration with various teams. Additionally, you will manage the team effectively, ensuring cost efficiency through diligent budgeting and cost models.
Description
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and motivated Lead Data Engineer to influence our data engineering initiatives significantly. You will report directly to the Head of Data Engineering and be an instrumental part of shaping our data-driven products and solutions. We offer an extensive benefits package, including a solid pension plan, generous holiday allowance, healthcare, bonuses, and more. Please note that applicants for this position must have the Right to Work in the UK long-term, as we are not offering sponsorship. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that only candidates whose skills and qualifications match our requirements will be contacted. We value diversity and do not discriminate against any protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
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