Lead Data Engineer - AWS / AI / SQL

Lead Data Engineer Manchester Hybrid Circa £85K An established organisation is looking for a hands-on Lead Data Engineer to take ownership of its existing data estate and lead the development of a modern, scalable data platform. This is an excellent opportunity to build a platform supporting Business Intelligence, Data Science and Applied AI. You''ll introduce modern batch and real-time data-processing capabilities, automate inefficient processes and make trusted data more accessible across the organisation. Alongside remaining technically hands-on, you''ll manage and develop a small team of Data Engineers. Key responsibilities Own the reliability, security and ongoing development of the data platform. Modernise the existing SQL Server, SSIS/SSDT and Power BI environment. Develop scalable batch and real-time data-processing solutions. Lead the design of a Customer Data Platform. Build and evolve a lakehouse architecture using AWS technologies. Create governed semantic models, consistent metrics and clear data definitions. Enable secure, self-service data analysis using modern AI tooling. Automate manual, repetitive or fragile data processes. Support BI, Data Science, Machine Learning and Applied AI teams. Take ownership of data governance, security, monitoring and platform costs. Line-manage, develop and help grow the Data Engineering team. Work closely with technical, operational and senior business stakeholders. Skills and experience We''re looking for an ..... full job details .....