Job Title: Lead Data Engineer Role Type: Permanent Location: Birmingham (Hybrid) Role Overview As the Data Engineer, you will be responsible for managing a team of data engineers, analysts and leveraging your expertise in Microsoft BI tools and cloud-based technologies to drive their data initiatives. You will play a critical role in guiding the team, developing curated business models, and utilizing Azure services to optimize our data infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Provide leadership, guidance, and support to team members, ensuring the successful execution of projects and tasks. Mentor and support the wider business, including Business Intelligence teams, to leverage data for decision-making using PowerBI and other Microsoft tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve common business goals. Develop and maintain curated business models to support accurate and insightful decision-making. Utilize SSRS, SSAS, and SSIS to design, develop, and implement robust reporting and analytics solutions. Conduct complex data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights that drive business improvement. Demonstrate expertise in Azure Synapse and Azure Data Factory/Lakes for data integration, orchestration and management. Implement and optimize data pipelines for seamless and efficient data flow within the Azure ecosystem. Extract data from Dynamics to build and enhance curated business models in Synapse/PowerBI. Ensure data security, compliance, and best practices are followed in Azure cloud environments. Build migration paths to transition from on-premises technologies to the cloud where appropriate.Essential Skills Proven experience as a Data Engineer and experience in a team leadership role. Expertise in the Microsoft BI stack, including SSRS, SSAS, and SSIS. Hands-on experience with Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory, and other Azure cloud services. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn complex data into actionable insights. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams. Demonstrated ability to design and implement curated business models for reporting and analysis.If you are a skilled Lead Data Engineer, we would like to hear from you. Apply now