b Overview /b p In this role you will be the credible technical voice on data for clients and prospects, delivering hands-on data work while shaping YLDs data practice. You will guide engagements, mentor engineers, and contribute to proposals and workshops. The position blends client-facing leadership with deep delivery, plus a chance to build the external data profile through events and writing. You will operate at the intersection of technology, business outcomes, and client relationships, in a fast-moving consultancy context. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li Company Private Health care /li li Enhanced maternity and paternity leave /li li Companys Pension Scheme /li li 25 days annual holiday /li li Training/Conferences allowance /li li Hardware allowance /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Hands-on data engineering work across pipelines, transformations, models, and infrastructure /li li Adapt to diverse client contexts including legacy migrations and greenfield lakehouses /li li Mentor and unblock the data engineering team as scope grows /li li Define internal data standards including testing, documentation, and code reviews /li li Grow and develop data engineers within the company /li li Join client meetings as the data authority and shape proposals and scopes /li li Escalation point on live data engagements for technical judgment /li li Travel to client sites for workshops and relationship-building /li li Represent YLD at external data events /li li Own the growth of YLDs data practice, reputation, and headcount /li li Support sales efforts to position data capabilities proactively /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Strong track record in data engineering or data leadership with client-facing exposure /li li Experience leading a team or function /li li Comfort presenting to senior stakeholders and handling commercial pressure /li li Ability to translate engineering constraints into business terms /li li Willingness to build a public data presence over time /li li Hands-on delivery capability in data work from day one /li /ul ul li Executive-level communication /li li Cross-functional collaboration /li li Strategic thinking and business impact orientation /li li SQL performance tuning and query planning /li li Python for production data systems (typed, testable) /li li Data modelling decisions (dimensional, Data Vault, normalised/denormalised) /li /ul
Principal Data Engineer (Data Practice Lead) employer: YLD
YLD is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and well-being of its employees, offering a remote-first working environment that fosters flexibility and work-life balance. With a commitment to ethical practices and a culture built on honesty and collaboration, team members are encouraged to develop their skills in a supportive atmosphere while contributing to innovative digital solutions. Joining YLD means being part of a forward-thinking consultancy where your contributions truly matter and where you can thrive alongside talented professionals across Europe.
