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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Data Engineer - **Company:** FSP Consulting Services Limited - **Location:** Newbury, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £66,445.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, Continuous Integration, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Data Systems, Data Vault Modeling, Database Development, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft SQL Server, Power BI, Azure Data Lake, SQL Server Integration Services, Data Streaming, Azure Data Factory, Delivery Pipeline, Apache Spark, Git, Powerquery, Microsoft Fabric, Pyspark, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Star Schema, Enterprise Integration, Data Management, Azure Synapse Analytics, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines, Databricks - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5859771349 ## About the Role * Extensive experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale data engineering solutions * Strong hands-on experience with Azure Databricks, including PySpark, Delta Live Tables and Databricks Workflows and orchestration * Microsoft Fabric experience, including Lakehouse, Data Factory, Warehouse and Spark * Knowledge of Azure Data Platform services, including ADF, ADLS Gen2, Azure Synapse Analytics * A strong background in Python and SQL development * Proven experience building batch and streaming data pipelines * Experience implementing Medallion Architecture and Lakehouse patterns * Strong understanding of data modelling techniques (dimensional, star schema, data vault) * Experience with CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code and DevOps practices, Git-based source control and deployment pipelines * Strong understanding of data governance, security, and access control Knowledge and experience of the following would be advantageous: * Experience with GCP and AWS * On-prem data platform and integration solutions, including Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) * Experience in working with Power BI, including Power Query, DAX, and Power BI Service * Experience with enterprise data governance frameworks * Certifications for desired cloud technologies What we look for in our people * Strong alignment with FSP values and ethos * Commitment to teamwork, quality and mutual success * Proactivity with an ability to operate with pace and energy * Strong communication and interpersonal skills * Dedication to excellence and quality ## Description We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Data Engineer to join our growing Data & AI function within FSP. The successful applicant will work alongside our architects and consultants to deliver high-quality data solutions across a variety of cloud platforms and tech stacks to help our customers become more successful in delivering the insight to maximise and scale automated decision making. 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