Lead Data Engineer

Lead Data Engineer - Python/SQL/Spark/Databricks is required by highly successful and fast growing technology consultancy. As a Lead Data Engineer, you'll be part of a team building innovative products. You should be skilled in problem-solving and experienced in designing scalable, resilient, and fault-tolerant architectures. You're also an effective communicator and a strong team player. Together with your team, you'll thrive in a fast-paced engineering environment, delivering outstanding results and exciting projects.. Your role: As a Lead Data Engineer you will lead and manage a small team, working closely with the business to understand and define their data needs, ensuring that data capabilities support the business strategy. You will play a key part in the continuing development and support of their data platform. Preferred skills: * Designing and building data-intensive applications and pipelines * One or more programming languages, typically Python and SQL * Some or all of the following: * Distributed computing frameworks such as Spark or Databricks * Cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP * Orchestration tools such as Airflow * Test, troubleshoot and improve data products, ensuring reliability and quality You will have an academic record of achievement, minimum 2.1 from a top tier university. Excellent training and career development opportunities exist for the right candidate. Based Newcastle upon Tyne Basic salary £(phone number removed) + bonus + excellent benefits