Lead Data Engineer, Newcastle upon Tyne

Lead Data Engineer - Python/SQL/Spark/Databricks is required by highly successful and fast growing technology consultancy. As a Lead Data Engineer, you'll be part of a team building innovative products. You should be skilled in problem-solving and experienced in designing scalable, resilient, and fault-tolerant architectures. You're also an effective communicator and a strong team player. Together with your team, you'll thrive in a fast-paced engineering environment, delivering outstanding results and exciting projects..Your role: As a Lead Data Engineer you will lead and manage a small team, working closely with the business to understand and define their data needs, ensuring that data capabilities support the business strategy. You will play a key part in the continuing development and support of their data platform.Preferred skills: Designing and building data-intensive applications and pipelines One or more programming languages, typically Python and SQL Some or all of the following: Distributed computing frameworks such as Spark or Databricks Cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP Orchestration tools such as AirflowTest, troubleshoot and improve data products, ensuring reliability and quality You will have an academic record of achievement, minimum 2.1 from a top tier university. Excellent training and career development opportunities exist for the right candidate. Based Newcastle upon Tyne Basic salary£80-130,000 + bonus + excellent benefitsTPBN1_UKTJ