Lead a High-Performing Data Engineering Team & Shape the Future of Data Solutions!
Location: Hybrid - Cardiff (2 days per week in the office), Some occasional travel to Manchester
Salary: Up to £100,000 + 10% Bonus + Benefits
Are you a data engineering expert with a passion for leadership? Do you want to drive innovation, mentor top talent, and play a key role in delivering cutting-edge data solutions? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
Why Join This Opportunity? Our client is revolutionising data management with a powerful, cutting-edge data platform. They enable businesses to harness the full potential of data through scalable, automated, and secure solutions. As they expand their data engineering hub in South Wales, they're on the lookout for a Team Leader – Data Engineering to lead, innovate, and inspire.
Your Role As the Team Leader – Data Engineering, you will: ✔ Build & Lead a World-Class Team – Hire, mentor, and develop data engineers, ensuring high performance and professional growth. ✔ Drive Technical Excellence – Provide architectural guidance, implement best practices, and solve complex data challenges. ✔ Deliver Impactful Solutions – Spend ~50% of your time working on client projects, ensuring top-tier data solutions. ✔ Optimise Processes & Efficiency – Develop scalable, reusable data models and frameworks while managing workflows via Jira. ✔ Lead Strategic Growth – Work closely with leadership to scale the team and refine data engineering strategies.
What You Bring We're looking for a hands-on leader with: 🔹 Expertise in SQL – Performance optimisation, indexing, stored procedures, and database administration. 🔹 Programming Skills – Proficiency in Python, Java, or C++. 🔹 Data Architecture Experience – Designing scalable data pipelines, automation, and orchestration. 🔹 Integration & API Knowledge – Strong background in RESTful APIs and working with semi-structured data (JSON, Parquet, XML, YAML). 🔹 Proven Leadership – Experience in managing and developing data engineering teams.
Bonus Points for Experience in: ☁ Cloud & Data Platforms (Snowflake, Power BI, Matillion, Fivetran, dbt) 🔐 Security & Governance (Row-level security, data masking, access controls) 💾 Database Administration (Postgres, MS SQL, Oracle, MySQL) ⚡ Event-Driven Architectures (Serverless, real-time data processing) 🚀 CI/CD & DevOps (Infrastructure as code, automated deployments)
What’s in It for You? This role offers a competitive package and a fantastic working environment: 💰 Competitive Salary: Up to £100,000, based on experience. 🎯 Bonus Scheme: Up to 10% based on company & individual performance. 🏖️ Work-Life Balance: 25 days holiday + 1 personal day (“Day for You”) + 8 bank holidays. 🏥 Health & Wellbeing: Private healthcare coverage. 📈 Career Development: Clear progression pathways & structured development plans. 💼 Pension Scheme: Company-backed pension plan. 📊 Equity Opportunities: Access to an Employee Options Scheme (EMI) after 1 year.
Join a Culture That Thrives on Innovation Our client values: ✅ Keep it Simple – Clarity and efficiency in everything they do.
✅ Be Engaged – Own challenges and drive meaningful impact.
✅ Be Authentic – Honest, transparent communication.
✅ Be Prepared – Thoughtful planning and execution.
✅ Keep Your Commitments – Integrity in every promise made.
Ready to Lead the Future of Data? If you're an ambitious data leader ready for an exciting new challenge, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your career
