Lead Big Data Ops Engineer

Overview

My leading Tech client are looking for a talented and motivated individual to ensure the resilience, performance, and cost-effectiveness of their Azure-based data platform. This role is essential to their data ecosystem, combining platform reliability, incident response, SLA management, cost optimization (FinOps), and deployment oversight.

This is a newly created role in a growing business. A brilliant opportunity!

Responsibilities

You will be the single point of contact for operational issues, driving rapid resolution during outages, leading communications with stakeholders, and shaping the processes that keeps their platform running smoothly and efficiently.

Requirements

• Proven operational leadership for large-scale data platforms.
• Expertise in incident management, SLA enforcement, and stakeholder communication.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Synapse, Databricks, ADF, Power BI.
• Familiarity with CI/CD and automation.
• Strong FinOps mindset and cost management experience.
• Knowledge of monitoring and observability frameworks.

Salary: Up to £90,000 + bonus + package

Level: Lead Engineer

Location: London (good work from home options available)

If you are interested in this Lead Big Data Ops Engineer position and meet the above requirements please apply immediately.