Data Integration Lead

PACT Solutions

Data Integration Lead delivering secure Azure, Python and .NET integrations for PACT Solutions, a higher education transformation consultancy. Leading workstreams, architecture, engineering and stakeholder delivery.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeBristol • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading data integration projects, with a strong focus on Azure Integration Services, Python, and .NET development. Capable of designing secure and scalable integrations while mentoring junior team members and ensuring high-quality technical outputs.

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Data Integration DeliveryAzure Integration ServicesPython DevelopmentIntegration ArchitectureMentoring and Coaching

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Hard Skills

Data Integration EngineeringIntegration ArchitectureAPI DesignMessaging PatternsAsynchronous ProcessingProduction-Grade Integration ServicesSecure IntegrationsScalable IntegrationsAutomated TestingTechnical Assurance

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCoachingConstructive ChallengeCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Azure Service BusAzure DevOpsCI/CD PipelinesSource ControlIntegration Methodologies

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationEnterprise PlatformsSISERPCRMVLEConsultancyTransformation Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureERP.NETPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead data integration workstreams or full integration project components
Define delivery approaches, plans, milestones, technical assurance and governance
Lead the design, build, testing and deployment of integrations across programmes
Manage dependencies between source and target systems, data flows, interfaces and wider programme delivery
Manage technical risks, dependencies and priorities across complex integration landscapes
Define integration architecture, patterns, standards and reusable components
Design and build integrations using Azure Integration Services, including Azure Service Bus, APIs and related Azure services
Develop integration services and automation using Python and .NET
Provide expert input on data contracts, message design, error handling, observability, security and technical trade-offs
Own relationships up to Head of Service / senior manager level
Lead workshops, design sessions and decision forums
Provide clear recommendations and challenge constructively
Translate technical concepts into clear business language
Coach and mentor Consultants and Analysts
Review and assure deliverables
Set standards for integration documentation, code quality, technical assurance and delivery outputs
Oversee RAID management and reporting
Ensure alignment with programme governance and delivery frameworks
Lead integration testing, deployment, cutover planning, monitoring and go-live activity
Contribute to proposals, bids and estimates
Shape delivery approaches and resourcing plans
Identify follow-on opportunities with partners
Support account development
Contribute to integration methodologies, engineering standards, reusable assets and propositions
Support knowledge sharing, capability development and thought leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong experience leading data integration delivery and hands-on integration engineering
Experience leading workstreams or small projects
Strong understanding of integration architecture, API design, messaging patterns and asynchronous processing
Hands-on experience with Azure Integration Services, particularly Azure Service Bus, APIs and related Azure services
Strong Python and/or .NET development capability, with experience building production-grade integration services
Ability to design secure, scalable and maintainable integrations across complex enterprise environments
Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members and assuring technical outputs
Experience within higher education
Experience integrating enterprise platforms such as SIS, ERP, CRM and VLE
Experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, source control and automated testing
Experience in consultancy or transformation environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working considered
Development of leadership, consulting and technical capability
Clear progression to Manager-level roles
Opportunity to shape PACT’s Data Integration capability
Opportunity to lead data integration delivery across major transformation programmes
Opportunity to work with Azure Integration Services, Azure Service Bus, Python and .NET in complex enterprise environments