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Data Platform Lead - Permanent Opportunity Location: Thames Valley - Hybrid Working (2 days per week) Salary: £95,000 - £114,000 + 25% Bonus + £5,800 Car Allowance

A major UK utilities company is seeking a Data Platform Lead to drive their ambitious data platform transformation. This is a unique opportunity to lead cutting-edge data architecture projects and manage a team of data engineers in a pioneering hybrid infrastructure environment.

Your Role

Lead and manage a team of data hub engineers to develop the target data platform
Drive stakeholder engagement across diverse operational colleagues and business units
Champion platform design, configuration, and maintenance across delivery teams
Own the vision and roadmap for centralized data capability
Evangelize cutting-edge technology solutions and promote data platform adoption
Essential Requirements

Extensive Azure ecosystem expertise and Azure DevOps mastery
Strong Databricks understanding and Python programming background
Team management experience with proven leadership track record
Exceptional stakeholder engagement abilities across technical and business audiences
Azure training/certifications essential
Experience building enterprise data platforms
Databricks certified data engineer highly desirable
What's on Offer

Competitive salary: £95,000 - £114,000
25% annual performance bonus + £5,800 car allowance
Flexible hybrid working - 2 days per week on-site
Leadership of pioneering data platform transformation in utilities sector
Comprehensive benefits including private healthcare
This brand new role offers the chance to shape the future of data infrastructure, working with breakthrough technology in a critical industry

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