Lead Data Engineer

Hippo Digital

Leeds, United Kingdom
Competitive salary (transpyrent); benefits: contri...
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Excellent python experience
Solid sql and relational database skills
Cloud provider experience aws azure or gcp
** Hippo Digital is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to join their team, focusing on delivering user-centered digital solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data engineering, cloud services, and strong leadership skills, and will be involved in technical mentorship and client engagement. **

Job Summary

  • The Lead Data Engineer will act as a technical SME to produce user-centred software based on business requirements and best practices.
  • Candidates are expected to lead recruitment efforts, support professional development of consultants, and drive new business opportunities through technical bids.
  • Hippo offers a competitive salary with benefits including a 6% contributory pension scheme, 25 days holiday plus public holidays, and flexible health options.

Matching Summary

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** Hippo Digital is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to join their team, focusing on delivering user-centered digital solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data engineering, cloud services, and strong leadership skills, and will be involved in technical mentorship and client engagement. **

Salary

Competitive salary (transparent); Benefits: Contributory pension (6% employer + employee contributions), 25 days holiday, Perkbox discounts, critical illness cover, life assurance, cycle-to-work scheme, electric vehicle salary sacrifice, private health/dental cover, additional holidays up to 2 days, wellbeing contribution, charity contributions, tree planting; Relocation support up to £8k available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Excellent Python experience
  • Solid SQL and relational database skills
  • Cloud provider experience AWS Azure or GCP
  • Snowflake and dbt expertise
  • Reliable data pipeline development
  • Technical leadership and mentoring

Nice-to-have

  • NoSQL database knowledge
  • Data modelling experience
  • Security and networking knowledge
  • Agile environment experience
  • Test-driven development practices
  • External thought leadership activities

Key Requirements

  • Located within reasonable travelling distance from UK offices
  • Open to travel for client locations
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

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