Job Description
Lead Data Engineer ( Databricks )
London - Hybrid - Remote
Permanent
£100,000 - £130,000 plus up to 20% bonus based on performance and commercial contribution
About the Role
We’re looking for a Lead Data Engineer to spearhead some of our clients most strategic Databricks engagements.
This is a senior client-facing leadership role, blending hands-on technical delivery with architectural design and pre-sales influence.
You'll be leading high-performing squads, guiding complex transformations, and working directly with senior stakeholders to bridge business needs and engineering excellence — particularly in industries like manufacturing, utilities, and aviation.
This is a key hire to support our clients expanding Databricks practice, to build capacity for future growth.
What You’ll Be Doing
1. Act as the technical lead on client engagements, owning design and delivery of data solutions in Databricks.
2. Architect robust, scalable data platforms using the medallion architecture.
3. Translate business requirements into scalable workflows, advising on data governance, quality, and security.
4. Design and implement complex data pipelines using tools like Delta Live Tables (DLT) and Unity Catalog....