Data Engineer

Lead Data Engineer – Azure

📍 Manchester (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)

💰 £75,000 – £90,000 \+ benefits

We’re recruiting a

Lead Data Engineer

for a fast-growing Manchester-based business that’s investing heavily in its data platform as part of its growth strategy.

This is a

pivotal role

within the organisation. You’ll take ownership of the Azure data platform, lead a small team of data engineers, and deliver the data systems that support risk, operations, MI and commercial decision-making across the business.

You’ll be working with modern Azure tooling in an environment that values clean architecture, automation and scalable data platforms.

The Role

The position covers three core areas:

1) Data Architecture \& Platform

• Own the design and evolution of the Azure data platform
• Define standards for data modelling, integration and storage
• Ensure data quality, security, lineage and governance are built in

2) Technical Delivery

• Design and build ETL/ELT pipelines, data lakes and data warehouses
• Work with Azure Fabric, Synapse, Data Factory, Databricks, SQL Server and Power BI
• Optimise performance, reliability and cost

3) Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor a team of data engineers and testers
• Set coding standards, review architecture and drive best practice
• Run sprint ceremonies and oversee delivery

You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders across technology, risk, operations and reporting teams to translate business needs into scalable data solutions.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience building and running

Azure-based data platforms

• Excellent

SQL Server \& T-SQL

knowledge

• Experience with

data warehousing, data lakes and data modelling

• Hands-on experience with

ETL/ELT pipelines and complex integrations

• Experience leading or mentoring data engineers
• Comfortable working with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Why This Role?

This is a chance to take ownership of a modern data platform in a business that genuinely values data and is committed to building scalable, future-proof systems. The role offers real influence, visibility and the opportunity to shape how data supports the organisation’s growth.