Lead Data Engineer

Travel Counsellors Ltd
Manchester
11 months ago
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About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Data, Insights & Analytics, you will lead a team of Data Engineers in designing, developing, and maintaining Travel Counsellors’ data infrastructure.

This Lead Data Engineer role will be multi-faceted, working on data pipelines, our new strategic data platform, and operationalising our analytical/data science solutions.

Principal Accountabilities

  • Support the design and implementation of data pipelines to ensure accurate, consistent, and timely data across our analytical and reporting needs.
  • Work closely with Data Scientists, Analysts, and business SMEs to automate and scale our machine learning and AI capabilities.
  • Support the development of our new cloud-based data platform, transforming systematic data into a business view for reporting and analytics.
  • Take ownership of our existing Microsoft technology (SQL Server, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS) whilst delivering on our migration plans to cloud-based technology.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for data processes and architectures, providing training and support to team members and stakeholders.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in data engineering, advocating for continuous improvement within the team.
  • Lead data-related projects, ensuring timely delivery while balancing multiple priorities and stakeholder needs.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary + annual bonus
  • Flexible hybrid working
  • Career development opportunities
  • 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 after 5 years)
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
  • 1 day paid charity day
  • Company events and incentives
  • 3x salary death in service benefit
  • Pension scheme
  • Private medical insurance or healthcare cash plan
  • Free breakfast and beverages

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