Data Engineering Manager
Posted 9 hours 37 minutes ago by VIQU Ltd
Location: Leeds (Mostly Remote - 1 Day On-Site)
Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum
Are you an experienced Senior Data Engineer ready to step into a leadership role? We're looking for a Lead Data Engineer to join our team based in Leeds, working mostly remotely with just one day on-site per week.
You'll lead the design and delivery of scalable, cloud-based data solutions using Databricks, Python, and SQL, while mentoring a team and driving engineering best practices.
About YouYou might currently be a Senior Data Engineer ready to grow your leadership skills. You're passionate about building robust, efficient data pipelines and shaping cloud data architecture in an agile environment.
Key Responsibilities-
Lead development of data pipelines and solutions using Databricks, Python, and SQL
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Design and maintain data models supporting analytics and business intelligence
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Build and optimise ELT/ETL processes on AWS or Azure
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Collaborate closely with analysts, architects, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality data products
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Champion best practices in testing, CI/CD, version control, and infrastructure as code
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Mentor and support your team, taking ownership of technical delivery and decisions
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Drive continuous improvements in platform performance, cost, and reliability
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Hands-on experience with Databricks or similar data engineering platforms
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Strong Python and SQL skills in data engineering contexts
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Expertise in data modelling and building analytics-ready datasets
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Experience with AWS or Azure cloud data services
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Proven leadership or mentorship experience
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management
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Agile delivery and DevOps tooling knowledge
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Experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
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Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and orchestration tools
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Knowledge of data governance and quality controls
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Experience in regulated or large-scale environments