Lead Data Engineer

We are seeking a Lead Data Engineer to join a leading Microsoft partner specialising in modernising data platforms and delivering cutting-edge analytics solutions for organisations across the UK.

In this senior position, you will take ownership of designing and delivering advanced data solutions, guiding technical strategy and providing leadership across complex client engagements. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand their business challenges and architect scalable, efficient data platforms that enable self-service analytics and long-term growth.

This is a hands-on technical role with the added responsibility of mentoring engineers, influencing best practice and contributing to the direction of data engineering capability within the business., * Lead the design and development of end-to-end data pipelines using Azure Synapse, Data Factory, Databricks or Microsoft Fabric

• Architect, implement and oversee high-performing data lakes, data warehouses and ETL/ELT processes
• Develop scalable, robust data models for enterprise-level reporting within Power BI
• Serve as a technical authority, advising clients on best-fit data solutions tailored to their needs
• Mentor junior and mid-level data engineers, supporting their technical growth
• Contribute to architectural decisions and data engineering standards across projects

• Extensive hands-on experience with Azure data services such as Synapse, Data Factory, Databricks or Fabric
• Strong SQL skills with experience building optimised, complex queries
• Proficiency in Python and/or PySpark for data transformation and automation
• Strong experience with Power BI and modern data modelling techniques
• Demonstrable experience leading data engineering initiatives or projects
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-facing skills

• Competitive salary
• Fully remote working from anywhere in the UK
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Pension scheme and private healthcare options

Tenth Revolution Group are the go-to recruiter for Data & AI roles in the UK, offering more opportunities nationwide than any other recruitment agency. We are proud sponsors of SQLBits, Power Platform World Tour and the London Fabric User Group.