About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead Data Engineer to spearhead the development of our centralised “single view” data model and lead the evolution of our data engineering capabilities. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys mentoring others, and is passionate about shaping the future of data at Aberdeen.
As a Lead Data Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in architecting scalable data solutions, driving engineering best practices, and collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams to deliver impactful insights. You will be responsible for guiding the technical direction of the team, ensuring data quality and governance, and influencing the broader data strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and delivery of high-quality, scalable, and impactful data models and pipelines.
- Architect and optimise data infrastructure to support advanced analytics, reporting, and AI initiatives.
- Champion data governance, security, and compliance across all engineering activities.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across technology, analytics, and business domains to understand data needs and translate them into robust solutions.
- Identify opportunities to enhance data capabilities and drive innovation through new tools, technologies, and methodologies.
- Mentor and coach junior engineers and analysts, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
- Own the delivery roadmap for data engineering initiatives, ensuring alignment with business priorities and timely execution.
About the Candidate
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Proven experience leading data engineering initiatives and teams in complex, data-rich environments.
- Deep expertise in the Microsoft Azure Stack and modern data architecture patterns.
- Experience with data & analytics platforms (e.g. MS Fabric).
- Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, and data orchestration tools (e.g. Azure Data Factory).
- Experience with data visualisation tools, ideally Power BI, and delivering data models that support self-service analytics.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic mindset.
- Passion for continuous learning, innovation, and driving data maturity across the organisation.
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