Lead Data Engineer

Overview

Job Title: Lead Data EngineerLocation: Warwick (Hybrid - once per week onsite)Remuneration: From £700 per day (via umbrella company)Contract Details: Fixed Term Contract, 6 months, Full TimeAre you ready to take the lead in transforming data engineering? Our client, a forward-thinking organisation, is seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Lead Data Engineer to drive their Data and Insights platform built on the Azure stack. This is a Databricks-heavy role, ideal for someone who thrives in technical environments and enjoys working directly with cutting-edge tools.Responsibilities

Lead and deliver hands-on data engineering across all layers of the Azure-based data platform.Act as the Databricks SME (Subject Matter Expert), overseeing architecture, configuration, and documentation.Guide and support the engineering team while contributing directly to development efforts.Manage DevOps practices including branch supervision and merging.Promote data pipelines and notebooks through development, testing, and production environments.Enhance monitoring and control frameworks to ensure platform reliability.Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a small team of Data Engineers.Essential Skills and Qualifications

Extensive hands-on experience with Databricks - this is the core of the role.Strong background in Synapse and Azure DevOps.Proficiency in SQL and PySpark within a Databricks environment.Proven experience leading small engineering teams.Skilled in configuration management and technical documentation.About Pontoon

Pontoon is an employment consultancy.Equality, Inclusion and Reasonable Adjustments

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