Data Platform Lead

Goodman Masson

  • Reading
  • £115,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 29 days ago
  • Apply easily
Data Platform Lead - Permanent Opportunity Location: Thames Valley - Hybrid Working (2 days per week) Salary: £95,000 - £114,000 + 25% Bonus + £5,800 Car AllowanceA major UK utilities company is seeking a Data Platform Lead to drive their ambitious data platform transformation. This is a unique opportunity to lead cutting-edge data architecture projects and manage a team of data engineers in a pioneering hybrid infrastructure environment.Your Role
  • Lead and manage a team of data hub engineers to develop the target data platform
  • Drive stakeholder engagement across diverse operational colleagues and business units
  • Champion platform design, configuration, and maintenance across delivery teams
  • Own the vision and roadmap for centralized data capability
  • Evangelize cutting-edge technology solutions and promote data platform adoption
Essential Requirements
  • Extensive Azure ecosystem expertise and Azure DevOps mastery
  • Strong Databricks understanding and Python programming background
  • Team management experience with proven leadership track record
  • Exceptional stakeholder engagement abilities across technical and business audiences
  • Azure training/certifications essential
  • Experience building enterprise data platforms
  • Databricks certified data engineer highly desirable
What's on Offer
  • Competitive salary: £95,000 - £114,000
  • 25% annual performance bonus + £5,800 car allowance
  • Flexible hybrid working - 2 days per week on-site
  • Leadership of pioneering data platform transformation in utilities sector
  • Comprehensive benefits including private healthcare
This brand new role offers the chance to shape the future of data infrastructure, working with breakthrough technology in a critical industry.

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