A leading UK consultancy is seeking an experienced Lead Data Engineer to join their growing team. This role is ideal for a technically strong, hands-on professional with proven experience designing and delivering modern data solutions—particularly within AWS environments—and leading technical teams.

What You’ll Do:

• Design and build scalable data solutions using AWS services (Redshift, Glue, S3, Step Functions).

• Lead the development of robust ETL/ELT workflows with AWS Glue and Python.

• Manage and mentor Data Engineers and Analysts across multiple projects.

• Collaborate with DevOps to maintain CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub, AWS tools).

• Align data strategy with business goals through close client collaboration.

• Engage with senior stakeholders to define and deliver data-driven architecture.

What You Bring:

• Degree in IT or a related technical field (minimum 2:1 classification).

• Proven experience managing technical teams in a data engineering or consultancy environment.

• Strong hands-on experience with AWS data services and relational databases.

• Skilled in SQL, Python, and data pipeline development.

• Experience with CI/CD practices, DevOps tools, and serverless orchestration.

• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement and consulting skills.

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, documentation tools (Confluence, Jira), and platforms like PowerBI or Qlik.