Lead Data Engineer

We are looking to recruit a Lead Data Engineer to play a vital role in supporting the digital transformation journeys of our clients.

We’re looking for someone with experience guiding others, and supporting clients to use data for better decision making. We have some exciting plans for our Data capability, and we’re looking for someone who shares our enthusiasm for growing the cap, including supporting our Data Engineering Academy. We work across a broad range of sectors and domains, spanning both public and private, though healthcare currently makes up a significant part of our client portfolio, so relevant experience in this area is a real advantage.

As a consultancy, the stack you work with will vary from client to client, so we value strong foundations, along with the adaptability to work without deep specialism in any one tool. You should also bring an enthusiasm for leveraging new AI technologies, both to enhance your own workflow and improve the outcomes we deliver for clients.

Day to day, you'll be designing and implementing cloud‑based data solutions, with a focus on scalability and security. You'll apply advanced scripting skills to automate data processes and integrate ETL workflows, and use business intelligence tools and techniques to turn that work into actionable insights for clients. You'll also implement and oversee CI/CD pipelines to keep deployment of data services efficient and reliable.

Alongside the client‑facing work, you'll cultivate strong stakeholder relationships to help ensure successful, high‑quality delivery. Within the Data capability itself, you'll take a visible leadership role, whether that’s supporting colleagues, contributing to non-client initiatives, or representing the capability in wider planning discussions.

• Experience leading or guiding others, and supporting clients to use data for better decision making.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL and other relevant backend languages.
• Experience mentoring junior data engineers, promoting knowledge sharing and professional growth.
• Enthusiasm for developing junior talent and helping grow the capability.

• Understanding the role of a consultancy and sharing an interest in helping solve our clients’ problems.
• Data engineering related Azure or AWS certifications.
• Advocating and applying best practices in software design patterns, principles, and architecture patterns.
• Staying abreast of the latest trends in data engineering.
• Healthcare data standards (SNOMED, FHIR, HL7), or a wider interest in healthcare data projects.
• Participating in the organisation and delivery of Data Engineering Academies.
• Business development activities such as contributing to bids and proposals.

We’re an Employee‑Owned Company. After 12 months – through the Employee Ownership Trust you will be part of the ownership of Answer; a major factor in driving engagement, retention and growth for our people.

• Flexible annual leave (buy/sell and carry forward)
• Twice a year income‑tax free bonus based on company performance – it’s a reward for being a part of our EOT journey
• Continuous training and development – if you want to learn, we’ll provide the support you need
• Flexible Pension – we match your own contributions up to 5%
• A flexible Healthcare cash plan so you can fund the care you value most
• A packed social calendar including end of year party (partners invited) and Summer away days, monthly and quarterly company team socials.
• Parking at Head Offices in central Leeds, plus Cycle2
  
  Work & Green Car Lease schemes to help you get here
• The chance to give back – get involved nationally and regionally with partnerships to get people from different backgrounds into tech, as well as lots of charity and community events
• Hybrid and flexible working – you can vary your working when and where you work, to allow you to collaborate better, feed your creativity, and take the time and space to focus when you need to

At Answer we proudly embrace diversity and inclusion – we want to create a safe environment for everyone to bring their true selves to work.

If you require any adjustments to be made to your application (whether that’s support with our interview questions, adjusting how we interview, or financial support with our hiring process) then please speak to Lesley Waghorn, Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant les