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Data & Development Lead
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 95,000 - 95,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Oxfordshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Data & Development Lead
Location: Bicester
Salary: £90,000
Working Pattern: 3 days per week in the office (flexible working available)
About the Role
A leading professional services organisation is seeking a Data & Development Lead to provide hands-on technical leadership within their Data & Innovation team. This is a unique opportunity for a technically strong data engineer who has progressed into leadership, but who still enjoys and excels at hands-on delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership and direct management to a team of three technical specialists (including BI analysts and a systems developer).
Remain actively involved in hands-on data engineering and systems development work, supporting the team and stepping in as needed.
Define and maintain scalable, modern data and systems architecture, ensuring alignment with business needs and strategy.
Lead the design and delivery of complex engineering solutions, setting technical direction and ensuring best practices.
Mentor and develop team members, supporting their progression into more senior and technical roles.
Collaborate closely with IT Operations, business stakeholders, and the broader Data & Innovation team to deliver impactful solutions.
Ensure cohesive and maintainable system design and integration across the team's projects.What We're Looking For
Deep technical expertise in data engineering and system development, particularly with Databricks and Microsoft technologies (Azure, Power Platform, M365).
Experience with SaaS applications such as Workday and (url removed) is desirable.
Proven ability to lead and mentor small, agile technical teams-ideally having worked your way up from a hands-on engineering background.
Comfortable balancing hands-on technical work with strategic planning and leadership.
Strong understanding of data integration, automation, and system design.
Excellent communication, stakeholder, and team engagement skills.
A collaborative approach-someone who enjoys developing others and is not focused solely on their own achievements.The Ideal Candidate
Has not spent their entire career in senior management; instead, brings recent, relevant hands-on data engineering experience.
Enjoys both "doing" and "leading"-able to step in and cover for team members when needed.
Brings a people-first mindset, with a passion for mentoring and developing others.
Is comfortable working in a flexible, hybrid environment.Why Apply?
Opportunity to shape and deliver the data and systems landscape for a forward-thinking organisation.
Work with a talented, collaborative team and play a key role in their development.
Competitive salary and flexible working arrangementsBefore You Apply
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