Lead Data Engineer

Benefact group; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK organization is seeking a passionate Lead Data Engineer to join their Gloucester office. In this hands-on leadership position, you will guide the design and delivery of innovative data solutions utilizing Azure, DBT, and Snowflake. Your responsibilities include architecting scalable data pipelines, driving automation, and mentoring a team of engineers. This role offers the chance to shape the data strategy and foster a culture of continuous learning within a rapidly growing company that contributes profits to charitable causes.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Ranked among UK's top 50 Best Large Companies

Qualifications

• Proven experience in architecting and building data pipelines.
• Strong leadership skills in guiding teams.
• Experience with multi-cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Architect, build, and optimise robust data pipelines using Azure Data Services.
• Lead the delivery of high‑quality, governed data products.
• Drive automation and deployment using CI/CD and infrastructure as code.

Skills

Data engineering

Azure Data Services

DBT

Snowflake

CI/CD

Infrastructure as code

Terraform

Tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Duration: Permanent

Location: Gloucester

Job Ref: 203895

About the role

Benefact Group are looking for a Lead Data Engineer to join our Gloucester office.

Join us at the forefront of data innovation, where you’ll lead the design and delivery of high‑impact data реализ solutions using Azure, DBT, and Snowflake. As a Lead Data Engineer, you’ll architect scalable pipelines, champion engineering best practices, and mentor a talented team in a multi‑cloud environment. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our data strategy, driving automation, and embedding governance across our platforms.

This is a hands‑on leadership role where your technical expertise and vision will directly influence how data powers decisions across the organisation. With access to cutting‑edge tools and a culture that values continuous learning, you’ll be empowered to innovate and grow. If you’re passionate about building modern data platforms and leaving a lasting legacy through technology, this is your opportunity to lead from the front.

Why join us?

Join a collaborative and inclusive culture that’s committed to making a difference and building a more sustainable future. Ranked amongst the UK’s top 50 Best Large Companies to Work For in 2024, we offer fantastic career and development opportunities within a rapidly growing, innovative Group—where all profits go to charity and good causes.

What you’ll be doing

• Architect, build, and optimise robust data pipelines using Azure Data Services, DBT, and Snowflake
• Lead the delivery of high‑quality, governed data products across our Azure and Snowflake platforms
• Drive automation and deployment with CI/CD and infrastructure as code, leveraging Azure DevOps and Terraform
• Mentor and guide a team of data engineers, fostering<|reserved_200016|>