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Lead Data Engineer

Lead Data Engineer

Hybrid

Birmingham, United kingdom

Senior

Freelance

13-11-2025

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Skills

Python Java Scala SQL NoSQL Big Data Data Warehousing Data Engineering DevOps Databases apache Azure AWS cloud platforms GCP Hadoop Spark ETL Processes

Job Specifications

Job Title: Lead Data Engineer

Duration: long-term contract

Location: UK Based Hybrid (x2-3 days from Birmingham)

Visa: No sponsorship available/ No PSW

Overview:

We’re looking for a hands-on Lead Data Engineer to design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines and infrastructure for global banking projects. You’ll lead a team, drive engineering best practices, and ensure data reliability, security, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and mentor a team of data engineers, establishing best practices in data engineering.
Design, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and reliable data pipelines and architectures.
Develop and optimize ETL processes, integrating diverse data sources into unified platforms.
Ensure data quality, governance, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and IT teams to support analytical and business goals.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and enhance data performance and infrastructure.

Key Skills & Experience:

Strong experience with SQL/NoSQL databases, data warehousing, and big data (Hadoop, Spark).
Proficient in Python, Java, or Scala with solid OOP and design pattern understanding.
Expertise in ETL tools, DevOps and orchestration frameworks (Airflow, Apache NiFi).
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their data services.

About the Company

HOK Consulting is a technology driven recruitment organization that specializes in placing technical consultants into the financial services sector. The technologies we commit our time to fall in line with areas such as Cloud, DevOps, Technical Architecture, IT Infrastructure & Cyber Security. Know more