Lead Data Engineer

Job Title: Lead Data Engineer Location: UK Remote Contract: Outside IR35 Why Apply? An exceptional opportunity for a Lead Data Engineer to take ownership of complex data engineering solutions for a leading global technology organisation. This contract role is ideal for someone who thrives on technical challenges and wants to play a key role in designing and delivering high quality ETL/ELT pipelines across multiple data sources and systems. Responsibilities: • Lead the design, development, and optimisation of data pipelines across diverse SQL-based systems. • Own the end-to-end ETL/ELT process, from data extraction and transformation through to validation and load. • Build scalable, efficient solutions to handle large, complex datasets. • Develop and maintain T-SQL stored procedures, scripts, and automation tools to streamline workflows. • Collaborate with engineering and testing teams to ensure accuracy, performance, and data quality. • Champion best practices in data engineering, ensuring robust architecture and documentation. Requirements: • Proven experience in a senior or lead data engineering role within a large-scale, complex environment. • Expert-level SQL skills, including performance tuning and stored procedure development. • Strong background in ETL/ELT pipeline design and integration of multiple SQL data sources. • Proficient in Python for automation, data manipulation, and testing support. • Hands-on experience with SSIS • Ability to understand and work with complex data models, schemas, and domain structures. • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with a proactive approach to technical ownership. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.