Data Lead

• Owning the data and analytics strategy, aligned to business goals
• Leading the design and evolution of a Microsoft Azure data platform
• Providing architectural oversight across Databricks, Fabric, data pipelines, and warehousing
• Taking full ownership of Power BI and the semantic layer (models, DAX, performance, governance)
• Defining standards for data modelling, quality, security, and cost efficiency
• Managing and mentoring senior data engineers and BI specialists
• Working closely with senior stakeholders to turn complex requirements into scalable data solutions

This is a role with real authority - you'll shape the roadmap, influence tooling decisions, and set the technical bar.

You'll likely come from a background as a Senior Data Engineer, Senior Power BI Engineer, or Analytics Lead, with strong experience in Microsoft's data ecosystem.

You'll bring:

• Hands-on experience with Azure data services
• Strong knowledge of Databricks (ingestion, transformation, optimisation)
• Experience with Microsoft Fabric (or a strong interest in leading its adoption)
• Advanced SQL and data modelling skills (dimensional / star schemas)
• Deep Power BI expertise (semantic models, DAX, RLS, performance tuning)
• Experience setting technical direction and leading delivery
• The confidence to challenge requirements and design for the long term

You don't need to be hands-on every day - but your team should trust your technical judgement.