Lead Data Engineer (Azure)

Lead Azure Data Engineer - Cloud Migration & Systems Integration

I am recruiting for a rapidly growing, multi-site healthcare organisation in the middle of a major digital transformation. As their Data & Business Intelligence function continues to expand, they require a hands-on Lead Data Engineer to take ownership of the Azure migration and enterprise integration strategy.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role, working as the number two to the Director of Data & BI. You will own the day-to-day data engineering and integration's landscape, helping to shape modern cloud architecture while mentoring a small but capable team.

You'll be joining at a pivotal point as the business migrates from GCP to Azure, modernises its data platform, and connects a complex ecosystem of finance, HR, and core operational systems. The role comes with strong visibility across the business and regular interaction with senior leadership, including the CFO.

Essential Skills & Experience

We're looking for a hands-on Lead Engineer with strong Azure, data engineering, and systems integration experience.

You'll need:

• Hands-on Azure experience in production environments
• Experience contributing to or leading a cloud data migration (e.g. GCP → Azure, on-prem → Azure)
• Strong SQL and data modelling skills
• Proven experience building and owning data lakes, warehouses, or lakehouse platforms
• Hands-on experience with ETL / ELT pipelines (batch and/or near real-time)
• Experience building system-to-system integrations (HR, Finance, ERP, CRM, or operational systems)
• Solid understanding of APIs, integration patterns, monitoring, and error handling
• Experience with data governance, security, and access controls
• Comfortable leading or mentoring other data engineers
• Able to work closely with non-technical stakeholders and translate business needs into technical solutions
• A pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset - you prioritise outcomes over perfection

Nice to have:

• Experience in multi-site businesses with 20+ sites.

Package & Working Pattern

• Remote / Hybrid working: Basingstoke, 2 days a MONTH onsite.
• Two-stage interview process (online followed by on-site with the leadership team)

If you're looking for a role where you can own data integration and play a key part in a major cloud transformation, apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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