Permanent
Data Platform Lead
Reading

Posted Yesterday
Data Platform Lead - Permanent Opportunity Location: Thames Valley - Hybrid Working (2 days per week) Salary: £95,000 - £114,000 + 25% Bonus + £5,800 Car Allowance
A major UK utilities company is seeking a Data Platform Lead to drive their ambitious data platform transformation. This is a unique opportunity to lead cutting-edge data architecture projects and manage a team of data engineers in a pioneering hybrid infrastructure environment.
Your Role
- Lead and manage a team of data hub engineers to develop the target data platform
- Drive stakeholder engagement across diverse operational colleagues and business units
- Champion platform design, configuration, and maintenance across delivery teams
- Own the vision and roadmap for centralized data capability
- Evangelize cutting-edge technology solutions and promote data platform adoption
Essential Requirements
- Extensive Azure ecosystem expertise and Azure DevOps mastery
- Strong Databricks understanding and Python programming background
- Team management experience with proven leadership track record
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement abilities across technical and business audiences
- Azure training/certifications essential
- Experience building enterprise data platforms
- Databricks certified data engineer highly desirable
What''s on Offer
- Competitive salary: £95,000 - £114,000
- 25% annual performance bonus + £5,800 car allowance
- Flexible hybrid working - 2 days per week on-site
- Leadership of pioneering data platform transformation in utilities sector
- Comprehensive benefits including private healthcare
This brand new role offers the chance to shape the future of data infrastructure, working with breakthrough technology in a critical industry.