At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team of Data Engineers while actively delivering hands-on data engineering solutions.
- Company: Join a market-leading organisation with a strong focus on data innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies.
- Other info: Enjoy a player-coach role with a mix of technical and leadership responsibilities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by shaping the future of data engineering in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in SQL, Python, and team leadership is essential.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
We're partnering with a market-leading, highly regulated organisation to recruit a newly created Lead Data Engineer position. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on data engineering leader to take ownership of a growing data function, leading a team while remaining actively involved in technical delivery. Acting as the bridge between senior leadership and the data team, you'll be responsible for the data engineering roadmap, platform development, engineering standards, and delivery capability. This is a genuine player-coach role, with a roughly 60/40 split between hands-on engineering and leadership responsibilities.
The Role
- Lead and develop a team of Data Engineers and Data Analysts
- Own the data engineering function, platform roadmap, and delivery priorities
- Design, build, and optimise data pipelines, integrations, and warehouse solutions
- Drive best practice across SQL, Python, data modelling, and engineering standards
- Improve platform reliability, performance, and scalability
- Lead data quality, monitoring, and observability initiatives
- Work closely with senior stakeholders across the business to deliver data-driven outcomes
- Evaluate new tools, technologies, and future platform requirements
Technology
- Microsoft Azure
- SQL
- Python
- Data Warehousing
- Data Integrations
Lead Data Engineer in Southampton employer: Eutopia Solutions Limited
As a Lead Data Engineer at our market-leading organisation, you will thrive in a dynamic and collaborative work culture that prioritises innovation and professional growth. We offer competitive benefits, including ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring you can advance your career while making a significant impact on our data engineering function. Located in a vibrant area, our company fosters a supportive environment where your contributions are valued, and you can lead a talented team towards achieving excellence in data solutions.
