Data Engineering Team Lead - Remote - Databricks - Azure - 80k

Data Engineering Team Lead - Remote - Databricks - Azure - 80k

Join a Leading Microsoft Consultancy Driving Data Innovation

I'm working with a well-established Microsoft Partner with an incredible project pipeline, rapid growth, and a reputation for delivering Tech for Good. They're working on cutting-edge projects using emerging technologies like Microsoft Fabric and Azure Databricks.

We're looking for a Data engineering team lead who combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership skills to mentor a talented team and deliver exceptional solutions for our clients.

What You'll Do

• Lead and mentor a team of Technical Consultants, driving engagement, growth, and alignment with our culture.
• Oversee resource planning, scheduling, and performance management.
• Collaborate with Pre-sales, Commercial, and Project Management teams to scope and deliver projects.
• Ensure consistent delivery of technical solutions aligned with best practices and standards.
• Support technical delivery when needed, including designing scalable data solutions in Microsoft/Azure environments.
• Contribute to innovation through cloud migrations, data lakes, and robust ETL/ELT solutions.

What We're Looking For

• Hands-on Data Engineering experience (not Data Analyst or Data Scientist roles).
• Strong background in Azure Synapse, Databricks, or Microsoft Fabric.
• Expertise in ETL/ELT development using SQL and Python.
• Experience implementing data lakes and medallion lakehouse architecture.
• Skilled in managing large datasets and writing advanced SQL/Python queries.
• Solid understanding of BI and data warehousing concepts.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships.
• Ideally, experience in consulting environments and working within high-performing teams.

The company

• Rapid Growth & Exciting Projects - Continuing to grow working on cutting-edge Microsoft Cloud solutions.
• Investment in You - They invest in training and development, with clear certification pathways for you.
• Home-Based Contract - Work remotely with all travel expenses covered.
• UK-Based Delivery - We never offshore; all consultants are UK-based.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including:
• 25 days holiday
• Private health insurance (after one year)
• Life assurance (4x base salary)
• Enhanced parental pay
• Perkbox, Cyclescheme, Electric Car Scheme

Ready to lead and innovate? Apply now or send your CV directly to me: (url removed)