Lead Data Engineer in Newtownabbey

Lead Data Engineer An established and growing organisation is investing heavily in its Data & Analytics capability and is now seeking an experienced Data Engineering Team Lead to join its team. This is a fully remote opportunity for an experienced data professional with a proven track record of leading Data Engineering teams, providing technical direction and delivering scalable data solutions across a complex organisation. Please note: This is a remote role, but candidates must be based in Northern Ireland and have unrestricted right to work in the UK. The organisation is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Salary / Benefits Competitive salary Fully remote working 36.5-hour working week Flexible working arrangements Excellent benefits package Opportunity to lead and develop an established Data Engineering team Modern cloud and data technology environment Excellent opportunities for professional and career development Candidates must be based in Northern Ireland Unrestricted right to work in the UK is essential - visa sponsorship is not available About your next employer Your next employer is an established organisation with a strong presence across Northern Ireland and a significant focus on technology, data and digital transformation. As the organisation continues to develop its Data & Analytics capability, this is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative technology function and play a key role in shaping the future of its data engineering capability. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from home. However, applicants must be currently based in Northern Ireland and have the unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, applications from candidates requiring visa sponsorship cannot be considered. You will work closely with colleagues across Data, Analytics, IT and the wider business, providing technical leadership and ensuring the Data Engineering team delivers robust, scalable and high-quality solutions. About you You will be an experienced Data Engineering Team Lead, Data Engineering Manager or Senior Data Engineering professional with existing team leadership experience. You must be based in Northern Ireland and have unrestricted eligibility to work in the UK without sponsorship. This is a mandatory requirement for the position. You will ideally have: Proven experience leading and developing a Data Engineering team Strong commercial experience within Data Engineering, BI or Data & Analytics Strong technical expertise across modern data engineering environments Experience with Databricks and Python/PySpark Strong knowledge of data warehousing, data modelling and big data concepts Experience developing scalable ETL/ELT processes and data pipelines Strong understanding of Delta Lake and modern data platform architecture Experience working with cloud technologies, ideally AWS Experience providing technical direction and setting engineering standards Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities The ability to balance strategic thinking, team leadership and hands-on technical delivery Experience with AWS Glue, APIs, advanced analytics, AI/ML, data governance or Agile/SCRUM environments would be advantageous. What you'll do As Data Engineering Team Lead, you will be responsible for providing both people and technical leadership across the Data Engineering function. Your responsibilities will include: Leading, supporting and developing a team of Data Engineers Setting technical direction and establishing best practice across the team Managing priorities and ensuring effective delivery of data engineering projects Designing, building and maintaining scalable data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes Working hands-on with Databricks, Delta Lake, Python/PySpark and cloud technologies Contributing to the development and evolution of the organisation's data architecture Developing robust data models to support BI, reporting and analytics Monitoring and optimising data pipelines, Spark jobs and workflows Ensuring appropriate standards around data quality, governance, security and compliance Working closely with BI, Analytics, IT and business stakeholders Translating business requirements into effective and scalable data solutions Supporting advanced analytics, AI and machine learning initiatives Identifying opportunities to improve data engineering capability, processes and performance Acting as a technical point of escalation and providing guidance on complex engineering challenges Building a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the team This role would suit an experienced Data Engineering Team Lead who is comfortable leading people, influencing stakeholders and remaining technically engaged, with the opportunity to make a significant impact on the organisation's wider Data & Analytics strategy. This is a remote role; however, candidates must be based in Northern Ireland and have unrestricted right to work in the UK. The client cannot offer sponsorship, and candidates requiring visa sponsorship will not be eligible for consideration. For further information on this job, apply via the link or contact the VANRATH office for a confidential chat today. Follow VANRATH on LinkedIn for expert career advice, the latest jobs, industry news and much more TPBN1_NI