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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Data Engineer - **Company:** Yorkshire Water - **Location:** Leeds, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £50,622.0 - £63,277.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Geographic Information Systems, Agile Methodology, ArcGIS (Software), ArcGIS Servers, Information Engineering, Extract Transform Load (ETL), DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Open Source Technology, PostGIS, Quantum GIS (QGIS), Software Engineering, Spatial Data Infrastructures - **Published:** September 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/lead-data-engineer/yorkshire-water-job108036126 ## About the Role * Extensive experience designing, delivering, and managing enterprise GIS platforms in complex environments. * Strong expertise across the ArcGIS suite, including ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Online, Portal, and Field Maps. * Experience with spatial data migration, integration, and ETL processes using FME or similar tools. * Proficiency in Python, GIS automation, and geospatial development using ArcGIS and QGIS. * Knowledge of open-source geospatial technologies such as QGIS and PostGIS. * Proven leadership experience, with the ability to mentor technical teams and manage offshore or third-party partners. * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with a talent for translating business needs into technical solutions. * Experience working within Agile and SAFe environments. * Exposure to cloud-based GIS, DevOps practices, data engineering, or real-time integrations would be advantageous. * Knowledge of utilities, infrastructure, asset management, remote sensing, or related industries is desirable. * Relevant GIS, cloud, software engineering, or architecture certifications would be beneficial. ## Description We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior GIS Engineer / Data Lead Engineer to join the Tech team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you? What we do: Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it's so much more than this. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire's water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region's health, wellbeing, and prosperity. New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. The Tech team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. This is a fantastic opportunity for a GIS expert who loves combining technical leadership, innovation, and problem-solving to deliver solutions that make a real difference. You'll have the chance to influence strategy, work with modern technologies, and shape the future direction of geospatial services across the organisation. Where you fit in: As our Senior GIS Engineer / Data Lead Engineer you will: * Shape the future of our GIS capability by defining enterprise-wide architecture, technical standards, and innovative technology roadmaps. * Take the lead in designing, building, enhancing, and supporting cutting-edge GIS platforms and geospatial solutions that drive business success. * Own and optimise our ArcGIS ecosystem, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Server, Portal for ArcGIS, and Field Maps. * Champion large-scale spatial data migration and transformation projects, ensuring data quality, accuracy, and seamless delivery. * Develop smart automation and integration solutions using FME, Python, ArcGIS Toolboxes, and QGIS to improve efficiency and unlock new capabilities. * Drive the adoption of cloud-based GIS technologies, delivering scalable, secure, and resilient solutions that support a modern digital landscape. * Inspire, mentor, and lead offshore teams, fostering collaboration, high performance, and continuous professional development. * Partner closely with stakeholders, architects, delivery teams, and technology vendors to turn complex business challenges into impactful GIS solutions. ## Related Videos - [Tracking vehicles at scale](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1999-tracking-vehicles-at-scale) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [#90DaysOfDevOps - The DevOps Learning Journey](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/548-90daysofdevops-the-devops-learning-journey) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Fullstack Developer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/251-fullstack-developer-salary-uk)