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Lead Data Engineer (Databricks/Python) in UK #TSCM-40888

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Job Description - Lead Data Engineer (Databricks/Python) in UK #TSCM-40888

ELEKS Software Engineering and Development Office is looking for a Lead Data Engineer in the United Kingdom.

ABOUT PROJECT
The customer is a British company producing electricity with zero carbon emissions.

REQUIREMENTS

    • 7+ years of experience in Data Engineering, including SQL and ETL (data validation, data mapping, exception handling)
    • 2+ years of hands-on experience with Databricks
    • 2+ years in a technical leadership role
    • Strong knowledge of Python
    • Practical experience with AWS services (e.g. S3, Redshift, Athena, Glue, Lambda)
    • Upper-Intermediate or higher level of English
    • Experience in energy-related domains (e.g. energy trading, utilities, power systems) — a strong advantage
    • Experience with geospatial data will be a plus
    • Ability to work on a dynamic, high-impact project in the energy sector
    • Comfortable collaborating with multinational teams and cross-functional stakeholders
    • Experience working in complex enterprise environments (defined processes, policies, and security protocols)
    • Strong interpersonal and clear, confident communication skills

RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Lead design and delivery of robust ETL/ELT pipelines with a focus on data quality and resilience
    • Drive technical leadership across the data engineering stream: architecture, coding standards, and mentoring
    • Collaborate with analysts, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to align data solutions with business needs
    • Build and optimize data infrastructure in AWS (S3, Redshift, Glue, Lambda, etc.)
    • Use Databricks + Python to transform and orchestrate data workflows
    • Ensure compliance with enterprise security, governance, and SDLC best practices
    • Communicate proactively and clearly across teams and stakeholders in a fast-moving, international environment

WHAT WILL YOU GET WITH ELEKS

    • Close cooperation with a customer 
    • Challenging tasks 
    • Competence development 
    • Team of professionals 
    • Dynamic environment with a low level of bureaucracy
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