Job Description

Job Opportunity: Lead Data Engineer - Data & Insights

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Our client is seeking enthusiastic and skilled individuals to join their dynamic Data & Insights team as a Lead Data Engineer! This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of data engineering, working with cutting-edge technologies in a vibrant and supportive environment.

Position Details:

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Contract Length: 6 months

Working Pattern: Full Time

Number of Positions Available: 01

Location: Warwick with onsite meetings Fortnight every month About the Role:

As a Lead Data Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in maturing and embedding our client's existing Data & Insights platform, which operates on the Azure stack. You will take the lead in engineering resources, ensuring the successful implementation of Databricks architecture and overseeing the ingestion of new data sources. Your expertise will be critical in providing technical guidance to support engineers, ensuring that production issues are promptly addressed.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and deliver a modern Azure and Databricks Data platform, adhering to best practices.

Lead data engineering efforts across all layers of the data platform, navigating both legacy Synapse and strategic Databricks environments.

Oversee related DevOps activities, including branch supervision and merging.

Act as a Databricks DBA, ensuring optimal database performance.

Promote data pipelines and associated notebooks through development, test, and production environments.

Ensure correct configuration and comprehensive documentation of Databricks.

Enhance existing monitoring and control frameworks.

Provide technical leadership and coaching to a small group of Data Engineers.What You Bring:

Extensive hands-on experience with Databricks and Synapse.

Strong proficiency in Azure DevOps.

Solid knowledge of SQL and PySpark within a Databricks environment.

Experience using Databricks in a federated cloud setting.

Proven leadership experience with small engineering teams.

Skills in configuration management and documentation.

Certification as a Data Bricks Professional Engineer is a plus.Why Join Us?

Be part of a forward-thinking organization dedicated to leveraging data for insights and innovation.

Collaborate with talented professionals and contribute to meaningful projects.

Enjoy a vibrant work culture that encourages growth, learning, and teamwork.

Flexible working arrangements with a focus on maintaining a work-life balance.If you're passionate about data engineering and ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to contribute to an exciting platform while advancing your career.

Apply Today!

Send your resume and cover letter to [insert application email or link] and join our client in shaping the future of data insights!

Note: Only applicants who meet the required skills and experience will be contacted. Our client is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you