Lead Data Engineer

Lead Data Engineer Cheshire- Hybrid working £80,000-£85,000+ benefits We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Data Engineer to join a growing Insurance firm and report into the Head of Data. The ideal candidate will be a strong Azure user and have extensive experience with data engineering

Lead Data Engineer duties:

• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable data pipelines to support business analytics, reporting, and machine learning initiatives.
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to define data requirements and deliver data solutions that meet organisational needs.
• Oversee the architecture of data infrastructure, including data warehousing, ETL processes, and data storage solutions.
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and security across systems.
• Optimise the performance and scalability of data systems.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of data engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Guide the adoption of best practices for data engineering, including code reviews, testing, and deployment processes.
• Monitor data pipeline performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure data availability and reliability.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies in the data engineering space and evaluate tools to continuously improve data infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with data governance, privacy, and regulatory requirements.

As Lead Data Engineer, you will have:

• Experience with machine learning frameworks or data science workflows.
• Familiarity with modern BI and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Experienced doing similar duties within a similar role capacity..
• Experience with ETL tools and frameworks.
• Solid understanding of data modelling, data warehousing, and database design principles.
• Familiarity with data governance, data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA), and best practices for data security.
• Expertise in cloud platforms preferably Azure and associated data services.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for working with large datasets and complex data challenges.

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