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Lead Data Engineer

£42,000 - 82,000
Canada Life UK
Harbour walkway, Temple Meads
£42,000 - 82,000
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1k-5k
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Company Type
Product
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Exp Level
Lead
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Job Type
Full-Time
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Language
English
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Visa sponsorship
No

Requirements

Must:
- Strong expertise in Azure cloud services - Hands-on experience with Databricks (Spark, PySpark, Delta Lake) - Proficiency in Azure data services (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Data Lake) - Ability to contribute to CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Terraform) - Strong scripting and programming skills in Python (advantageous) - Good understanding of DevOps and automation concepts - Solid knowledge of cloud security, compliance, and governance principles - Proven capability in data engineering within an agile development methodology (preferably SAFe) - Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills - Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with data engineering trends - Relevant degree or equivalent experience in IT or a technical/scientific subject

Technologies

AI
CI/CD
Databricks
GitHub
Machine Learning
PySpark

Responsibilities

- Provide hands-on technical leadership in Azure cloud and Databricks solutions - Interpret outcomes and user stories to create technical solutions - Lead solution design for Finance and Enterprise data products - Collaborate with Data Analysts on detailed data discovery and requirements refinement - Oversee logical and physical data modelling for Finance and Enterprise products - Implement and maintain data pipelines and ETL workflows in Databricks - Contribute to CI/CD pipelines for data applications using Azure DevOps - Apply security and compliance standards for Azure and Databricks solutions - Support monitoring, logging, and cost optimisation for data products - Foster the development of DevOps practices within the team - Lead Product Increment planning to break down solutions into Features and Epics

Description


At Canada Life UK, we are committed to looking after the retirement, investment, and protection needs of individuals, families, and companies. As part of Great-West Lifeco, we have a long history of operating since 1903 in the UK. Our team is passionate about building better futures for our customers and colleagues. We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits including a pension scheme, and a supportive work environment that emphasizes personal and professional development. Our unique culture encourages curiosity, teamwork, and open communication, fostering an inclusive workplace where every colleague can grow and thrive.
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