Lead Data Engineer

We are seeking a Lead Data Engineer to play a pivotal role in the establishment of the ISS Data and Insight Hub, a strategic function designed to strengthen the use of data and insight across the organisation. The Hub will provide a centre of excellence for insight and analytics while creating a single source of truth for data, supported by appropriate governance and controls., We are looking for an experienced data engineering professional to report directly to the Head of Data Engineering and Architecture, leading the development and support of the data platform and data products. This role will enable colleagues across ISS to maximise the value of data, improve decision-making, and drive business performance., * Lead the development and implementation of the ISS data platform, ensuring delivery against business requirements.

• Oversee the onboarding and ingestion of an increasing number of data sources into the data platform.
• Ensure data is accessible to the central Data, Insight and Analytics team and Spoke teams across the organisation.
• Support the integration of data into business-facing dashboards and reporting solutions.
• Maintain and enhance the performance, reliability, and security of the data platform and associated tools.
• Work with data owners and stewards to support the resolution of data quality issues at source.
• Line manage data engineering resources, providing coaching, guidance, and support to promote best practice.
• Adhere to ISS data governance, controls, methodologies, compliance standards, and community of practice activities.

• Substantial hands-on experience as a Data Engineer, including production-grade pipeline and data warehouse development within cloud-based platforms such as Azure and Databricks.
• Practical experience designing and building data products aligned to best practice.
• Experience working across the full data development lifecycle, from requirements gathering through to production support.
• Ability to mentor and provide technical guidance to less experienced engineers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical decisions to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to influence and build effective relationships at all levels of the organisation.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.

ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.

Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.

We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger, #aplacetobeyou, #facilitiesmanagement ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.

ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.

We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers.

We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.

Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.