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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Data Engineer - **Company:** Look Thru - **Location:** Belton, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £50,000.0 - £60,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Adaptable Database Systems, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Systems, Database Queries, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Performance Tuning, Power BI, Cloud Services, Standard Sql, Azure Data Factory, Microsoft Fabric, Pyspark, Data Analytics, Data Management, Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Pipelines, Databricks - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5812198284 ## About the Role * Extensive experience in data engineering, designing and delivering enterprise-scale data platforms. * Strong experience with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse Analytics and/or Databricks. * Excellent understanding of data architecture, modern lakehouse and warehouse design principles. * Strong expertise in ETL/ELT development and optimisation. * Experience designing scalable data models for analytics and reporting. * Strong SQL skills across Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL or MySQL. * Experience with cloud-native data services within Azure and/or AWS. * Experience developing solutions using Azure Data Factory or Microsoft Fabric Data Factory. * Strong Power BI knowledge, including understanding downstream reporting requirements. * Experience with Python and/or PySpark. * Excellent understanding of data governance, security and performance optimisation. * Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Proven ability to lead technical delivery across multiple projects. * Experience mentoring or leading other engineers. ## Description * Lead the design and delivery of modern cloud-based data platforms using Microsoft Fabric, Azure and AWS technologies. * Architect scalable, secure and maintainable data solutions for a variety of clients. * Design, build and optimise high-performance ETL/ELT pipelines. * Develop robust data models, lakehouse and warehouse solutions using industry best practices. * Provide technical leadership across projects, ensuring high standards of engineering quality. * Mentor and support Data Engineers through coaching, code reviews and knowledge sharing. * Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions. * Define and promote engineering standards, governance and best practices. * Lead technical discussions, solution workshops and architecture reviews. * Troubleshoot complex data issues and identify opportunities for optimisation. * Support project planning, estimation and technical decision-making. * Stay up to date with emerging technologies and help drive innovation across the business. Technologies: * AWS * Architect * Azure * Cloud * Databricks * ETL * Fabric * Support * MySQL * PostgreSQL * Power BI * Python * PySpark * SQL * Security, We specialise in delivering data-driven solutions that optimise processes and improve decision-making for businesses of all sizes, from startups to enterprises. We use cutting-edge technology including Azure, AWS, Power BI and advanced ETL pipelines to simplify data consolidation, strategy and visualisation. We provide reduced manual dependencies and scalable, dynamic long-term solutions tailored to client needs. This is a full-time remote Lead Data Engineer role for UK-only candidates, with a 9-month fixed-term contract and a salary of £50,000 to £60,000 DOE. 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