Skills

Leadership Python Java Scala Data Engineering Machine Learning Analytics GCP Spark Databricks Kafka

Job Specifications

I'm working with a world-class technology company in Edinburgh to help them find a Lead Data Engineer to join their team (hybrid working but there is flex on this for the right person). This is your chance to take the technical lead on complex, large-scale data projects that power real-world products used by millions of people. The organisation has been steadily growing for a number of years and have become a market leader in their field so it's genuinely a really exciting time to join!
You'll be joining a forward-thinking team that's passionate about doing things properly using a modern tech stack, cloud-first approach, and a genuine commitment to engineering excellence. As Lead Data Engineer, you'll be hands-on in designing and building scalable data platforms and pipelines that enable advanced analytics, machine learning, and business-critical insights. You'll shape the technical vision, set best practices, and make key architectural decisions that define how data flows across the organisation.
You won't be working in isolation either as collaboration is at the heart of this role. You'll work closely with engineers, product managers, and data scientists to turn ideas into high-performing, production-ready systems. You'll also play a big part in mentoring others, driving standards across the team, and influencing the overall data strategy.
The ideal person for this role will have a strong background in data engineering, with experience building modern data solutions using technologies like Kafka, Spark, Databricks, dbt, and Airflow. You'll know your way around cloud platforms(AWS, GCP, or Azure)and be confident coding in Python, Java, or Scala. Most importantly, you'll understand what it takes to design data systems that are scalable, reliable and built for the long haul.
In return, they are offering a competitive salary (happy to discuss prior to application), great benefits which includes uncapped holidays and multiple bonuses!Their office in central Edinburgh is only a short walk from Haymarket train station. The role is Hybrid (ideally 1 or 2 days in office), however, they can be flex on this for the right candidate.
If you're ready to step into a role where your technical leadership will have a visible impact and where you can build data systems that continue to scale then please applyorcontact Matthew MacAlpine at Cathcart Technology.
Cathcart Technology is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

About the Company

Cathcart Technology is an independent, agile, specialist technology recruitment company, headquartered in Edinburgh. Like all good start-up stories, we were founded in 2009 by two industry experts who saw a better way of doing things, in what was already a crowded market. Initially from a two-man cupboard in Edinburgh to a 40 strong team in the heart of George Street, it’s been a hell of a journey. Bootstrapped all the way (start-up speak for no outside investment or loans), we’ve succeeded due to our hard work, honesty... Know more