Lead Data Engineer

We're looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join a growing organisation embarking on a major transformation of its data landscape.

This is an opportunity to play a leading role in the design and development of a new Azure and Microsoft Fabric data platform, helping shape the future of data across the business. You'll be the senior technical resource within a small but growing team, working closely with stakeholders whilst remaining hands-on with engineering and platform development.

The role would suit someone who enjoys building modern data platforms, influencing technical direction, and operating in an environment where they can bring new ideas to the table.

You'll be responsible for building and developing a modern data platform using Azure and Microsoft Fabric, ensuring it is scalable, reliable, and capable of supporting future business growth.

Working alongside a Junior Data Engineer, you'll help establish best practices, drive technical standards, and deliver solutions that enable the business to make better use of its data.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and building a modern Azure-based data platform
• Developing and enhancing a data warehouse using Microsoft Fabric
• Building scalable data pipelines and integration processes
• Supporting data architecture and platform design decisions
• Working closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements
• Acting as the primary technical data contact across the organisation
• Mentoring and supporting a Junior Data Engineer
• Driving improvements in data quality, governance, and platform performance
• Bringing new ideas and approaches to improve the overall data capability

• Strong hands-on Data Engineering experience
• Proven experience working with Azure Data Services
• Strong experience with Microsoft Fabric
• Experience building and developing modern cloud data warehouses
• Expertise in data modelling, ETL/ELT development, and data integration
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience working within small, agile data teams
• A proactive approach and desire to influence technical direction

• Salary up to £80,000
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid working – typically 2-3 days per week in Wigan (with plans to reduce this to 1 day per week)
• Opportunity to work on a greenfield Azure and Fabric platform
• Significant autonomy and ownership
• Chance to become the senior technical data specialist within the business

• Two-stage interview process
• Competitive package and benefits
• Hybrid working model

If you're looking for a role where you can combine hands-on engineering, stakeholder engagement, and technical leadership whilst helping shape a modern data platform, we'd love to hear from you.