Lead Data Engineer

Job Title: Lead Data Engineer
Location: UK Remote
Contract: Outside IR35

Why Apply?
An exceptional opportunity for a Lead Data Engineer to take ownership of complex data engineering solutions for a leading global technology organisation. This contract role is ideal for someone who thrives on technical challenges and wants to play a key role in designing and delivering high quality ETL/ELT pipelines across multiple data sources and systems.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and optimisation of data pipelines across diverse SQL-based systems.
• Own the end-to-end ETL/ELT process, from data extraction and transformation through to validation and load.
• Build scalable, efficient solutions to handle large, complex datasets.
• Develop and maintain T-SQL stored procedures, scripts, and automation tools to streamline workflows.
• Collaborate with engineering and testing teams to ensure accuracy, performance, and data quality.
• Champion best practices in data engineering, ensuring robust architecture and documentation.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a senior or lead data engineering role within a large-scale, complex environment.
• Expert-level SQL skills, including performance tuning and stored procedure development.
• Strong background in ETL/ELT pipeline design and integration of multiple SQL data sources.
• Proficient in Python for automation, data manipulation, and testing support.
• Hands-on experience with SSIS
• Ability to understand and work with complex data models, schemas, and domain structures.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with a proactive approach to technical ownership.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.