Lead Data Engineer

CEOX

Lead Data Engineer focused on data lifecycle and enterprise-level solutions for public sector projects. Design, build, and optimize solutions using Azure, Databricks, and Fabric.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeGuildford • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureSQLTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop solutions using Azure Databricks and/or Fabric
Implement Medallion Architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold)
Develop data warehouse and lakehouse solutions
Support BI, analytics, and AI workloads
Optimise performance, cost, and reliability
Collaborate with technical and functional stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong Data Engineer with deep technical expertise in Azure, Databricks and Fabric
Proven ability to make both high-level strategic and day-to-day operational decisions with confidence
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with a track record of motivating and influencing stakeholders at all levels
Sharp analytical mindset with the ability to proactively spot emerging opportunities and resolve challenges before they escalate
Strong hands-on experience with Azure Databricks and Fabric
Strong SQL and data warehousing expertise
Experience with data modelling
Experience with Databricks AI/BI or Power BI
Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices
Experience in consulting / professional services (Desirable)
Exposure to AI and advanced analytics solutions (Desirable)
Exposure to Agentic AI systems built on top of Large Language Models (Desirable)
Experience with real-time / streaming data (Desirable)
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or Bicep) (Desirable)
Experience in regulated industries (Desirable)
Passionate about staying at the forefront of industry developments, with a habit of actively monitoring emerging trends, tools, and technologies (Desirable)
Strong problem-solving skills (Soft Skills)
Collaborative and team-oriented mindset (Soft Skills)
Clear communication and documentation skills (Soft Skills)
Ability to work in fast-paced delivery environments (Soft Skills)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary

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Hard Skills & Tools

AzureDatabricksFabricSQLdata warehousingdata modellingCI/CDDevOpsInfrastructure as Codereal-time data

Soft Skills

leadershipinterpersonal skillsanalytical mindsetproblem-solvingcollaborative mindsetcommunication skillsdocumentation skillsability to work in fast-paced environmentsmotivating stakeholdersinfluencing stakeholders