Lead Data Engineer

  • Lead engineer in a new Data Engineering team
  • Dublin based - hybrid working
  • Long term day rate contract

Partnering with a client in the financial services industry undertaking a major investment in its data platform for a 12-month day rate contract. 

This position would suit an experienced Principal Data Engineer or Technical Lead who enjoys remaining hands-on while providing technical leadership, driving engineering best practices and supporting the successful delivery of complex data initiatives.

Your Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and delivery of scalable cloud-based data engineering solutions.
  • Provide technical leadership, guidance and mentoring to a team of data engineers.
  • Design, build and optimise ETL pipelines across multiple layers of the data platform.
  • Champion engineering best practices and contribute to the overall data architecture.
  • Work closely with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of key data projects.

Your Experience

  • Extensive hands-on experience with Databricks.
  • Previous experience working within the insurance or broader financial services sector.
  • Strong understanding of Medallion Architecture and modern data platform design.
  • Proven track record designing and managing complex ETL pipelines.
  • Experience leading engineering teams and providing technical direction.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence technical decisions across multiple teams.

If you are interested in learning more, click apply or send your email to [email protected]

Eddie  Farrell does  Data & Analytics Recruiter

Data & Analytics Recruiter

Eddie Farrell

Data & Analytics Recruiter

[email protected]