At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a data engineering team to shape public sector data handling at scale.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking organisation making a real impact in the public sector.
- Benefits: Competitive pay of up to £440/day, remote work flexibility, and immediate start.
- Other info: Work from anywhere in the UK with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Be the technical leader on complex projects and mentor aspiring engineers.
- Qualifications: Active SC Clearance and proven leadership in data pipeline design required.
The predicted salary is between 39600 - 48400 £ per year.
Want to be the technical anchor on a data engineering team that's shaping how a major public sector programme handles data at scale? This is that role.
We're looking for an experienced Lead Data Engineer to drive delivery on a high-profile, remote-first Lakehouse programme — owning quality, mentoring the team, and setting the standard for how pipelines get built.
Up to £440/day (inside IR35)
Remote — work from anywhere in the UK
Active SC Clearance required
Immediate start
What you'll be doing:
- Leading data engineering delivery across source connectivity & transformation — accountable for sprint output and quality
- Designing complex pipeline patterns for large and XL-complexity feeds, including CDC and parallel load
- Governing pattern reusability and correctness before feed supplier handover — your standards, applied across the team
- Mentoring Data Engineers, running design reviews, and enforcing data engineering standards across the board
Tech stack: AWS Glue, S3, MWAA, Apache Iceberg, Python, PySpark, Terraform
Must-have: Active SC Clearance + proven leadership in data pipeline design
This isn't a "build what you're told" role — you'll be setting the technical direction and mentoring engineers on one of the most complex data feeds programmes in the public sector right now.
Ready to lead? Drop me a message or send your CV over — let's talk.
Lead Data Engineer REMOTE - Public Sector (SC Cleared) in Leeds employer: Areti Group | B CorpTM
Join a dynamic public sector organisation in Leeds or Newcastle, where your role as a Senior Delivery Manager will not only challenge you but also offer a collaborative work culture that values innovation and teamwork. With opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a significant impact on internal communications and engagement initiatives, this position provides a rewarding environment for those looking to contribute meaningfully to public service. Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid working model while being part of a team dedicated to enhancing organisational effectiveness.
