Lead Data Platform Engineer | |+ 4 day week

Akkodis
United Kingdom
Yesterday
£70,000 – £85,000 pa

Salary

£70,000 – £85,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Flexible
Work Location
Remote
Seniority
Lead
Education
Degree
Posted
6 May 2026 (Yesterday)

Benefits

25 days holiday Private medical options 4 day working week Bonus

Lead Data Platform Specialist - Up to £85k + c.15% Bonus

Fully Remote - Condensed & flexible hours available (4 day working week available - 9 out of 10, etc.)

My client, a nation-wide organisation with a reputation for excellence and a supportive, inclusive culture, is seeking a Lead Data Platform Engineer to join their Data Engineering and Machine Learning team. This is a high-impact, senior role, ideal for someone with deep experience in modern cloud data platforms, looking to shape and deliver a scalable, secure, and innovative data platform.

**You need to have strong experience working with Databricks**

You'll play a pivotal role in designing, building, and optimising their Azure-based Data Lakehouse, with a focus on Databricks, PySpark, Spark SQL, and Azure Data Factory. This isn't just about coding - you'll also provide architectural guidance, mentor engineers, and ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with business needs. Hands-on experience with CI/CD, automation, and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, ARM templates) is essential. Experience in machine learning platforms or ML engineering is a bonus.

Key Responsibilities:

Build and maintain the Data Lakehouse platform in a secure Azure environment

Develop automation for cluster management, integration runtimes, and networking

Lead architectural design and ensure platform scalability, reliability, and governance

Write efficient, maintainable code in PySpark, Python, and SQL

Implement CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure via Terraform/ARM

Collaborate with data engineers, architects, and business stakeholders

Mentor and coach engineers, fostering a culture of learning and excellenceEssential Skills:

Deep experience in Databricks, Azure Data Factory, and Lakehouse architecture

Strong solution architecture and data platform engineering skills

DevOps and automation expertise, including CI/CD, monitoring, and code quality

Infrastructure-as-code (Terraform or ARM templates) for cloud resource provisioning

Excellent communication and mentoring skillsIt's not often a role comes along in a team like this, where you get the chance to flex or condense hours, receive a strong salary with a bonus, potential for growth, independence and autonomy, and a clear pathway of progression. You'll get Private medical options, 25 days holiday, plus bank holiday, and the chance to buy/sell holiday.

This is a rare opportunity to join a forward-thinking team at a leading organisation, working fully remotely with flexibility and excellent benefits. You'll be shaping the future of their data platform while collaborating with a talented and diverse team.

To apply, please submit your CV as we are looking to move quickly on this role.

Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website

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