Lead Data Engineer

Lead Data EngineerEmployment Type: PermanentLocation: London - Hybrid (3 days in the office)Salary: £95,000 - £110,000 + benefits andamp; bonusAbout the ClientOur client is a leading specialist insurance provider, recognised for its innovative approach to technology and data. Operating globally, they are investing heavily in their modern data platform, leveraging cloud technologies to deliver scalable, high-quality data solutions that support underwriting, analytics and business decision-making.Role OverviewAs a Lead Data Engineer, you''ll play a key role in designing and evolving a modern cloud-based data platform built on Databricks and Azure. You''ll lead the development of scalable data pipelines using Python and PySpark, enabling high-quality data to power underwriting, analytics and business-critical decision-making across the organisation.Working closely with Product Owners, Architects and business stakeholders, you''ll provide technical leadership throughout the full data life cycle. Alongside remaining hands-on, you''ll mentor a team of Data Engineers, champion engineering best practices and help shape the future of the organisation''s cloud data platform.Key Responsibilities:Lead and mentor a team of Data Engineers, supporting the successful delivery of data engineering projects from design through to production.Design, develop and optimise scalable data pipelines using Python, PySpark and Databricks.Build and maintain cloud-native data solutions across the Azure ..... full job details .....