Data Engineer Lead

Role Overview * The end‑to‑end delivery of Database Replication (Hydration) initiatives on Azure Fabric / One Lake. This role blends strong data background with delivery ownership, team leadership, and stakeholder management. Key Responsibilities: * Own end-to-end delivery of assigned modules from Development through Release, based on approved Solution Architecture Designs * Lead and coordinate Development, DevOps, QA, Architecture, and Release Engineering teams to ensure seamless delivery. * Be accountable for delivery timelines, quality, risks, and outcomes, ensuring alignment with programme objectives and commercialization timelines. * Provide technical direction while managing priorities, inter-team dependencies, and delivery sequencing. * Act as the single point of contact for assigned teams and the single point of accountability for escalations. * Proactively identify, track, and mitigate delivery and technical risks, maintaining visibility through structured reporting and RAID management. * Mentor teams on data engineering, database replication, and delivery best practices to improve overall execution quality. * Communicate delivery progress, risks, and issues clearly to senior stakeholders. Required Skills & Experience: * Minimum 10+ years of experience managing Data Engineering programs * Strong background in data warehousing, Azure, and DevOps practices * Strong understanding of database replication and Change Data Capture (CDC) * Strong Experince with Oracle GoldenGate (OGG), SQL Server, Azure data services (fundamentals), DevOps practices, and networking to guide delivery decisions and resolve issues. * Working knowledge of Azure Data Services, including Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, storage, and security * Proven experience in tech/engineering lead or delivery lead roles * Strong leadership, communication, and ownership mindset