Lead Performance Data Engineer Location: Various Club Locations (Vitality Stadium, Away Games, Training Facilities) Salary: Dependent on experience Entering an exciting new chapter in their long and storied history, they are proud to retain a focus on family and community. Delivering that engagement with their loyal supporters is a passionate and integrated backroom staff, working closely together to provide a positive and lasting experience for all at Vitality Stadium. Since their takeover by chairman Bill Foley, in a partnership including Hollywood actor Michael B. Jordan, the club has seen significant investment committed towards sustaining Premier League status, highlighted by the construction of a state-of-the-art training facility and the arrival of promising young talent from top clubs around Europe. These developments also bring a great opportunity to further improve their women’s team and youth setup overall. The Role Reporting to the Performance Director, the Lead Performance Data Engineer will be a vital member of the performance and medical team, who manages performance and medical data both within the club and across the multi-club model of Black Knight Football Club. The Lead Performance Data Engineer will use technical expertise and analysis skills to build their data platform from the ground up and play a crucial role in shaping the future of their data optimised systems and practices. Skills and Qualifications BS or equivalent in Computer Science, Data Science, Data Engineering, or related field required. MSc or PhD preferred in relevant field. 3 years of experience in a data engineering role, ideally in sports, medical, or performance sectors. Strong expertise creating data pipelines and database architecture required. Experience with a variety programming language (i.e. R, Python, SQL) required. Hands-on experience with developing and maintaining both private and public cloud data platforms (i.e. Azure, GCP, AWS) required. Experience with data visualization solutions (i.e. Power BI, Tableau) required. Experience working within a multidisciplinary team and a track record of building trust. Familiarity with medical data, sports science, biomechanics, and performance monitoring tools and technologies would be beneficial. Availability to travel as required. Fluency in English, both oral and written. Benefits Free onsite parking. Season ticket and allocation of complimentary/purchased tickets. Subsidised lunches and complimentary healthy snacks throughout the day. Discounts at the club Superstore. Contribution towards eye tests and glasses. Discounts and benefits from partners and local businesses. Club pension & Life Assurance Scheme. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) by Health Assured. Paid parental leave (bank of five days per year). Club events or other social events throughout the year run by their club social team. Paid volunteer opportunities (2 days per year). Paid day’s leave on your birthday. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, then please do not hesitate to apply