As part of DEPT®'s EMEA Data craft team within the Data & AI practice, the Lead Data Engineer shapes and executes the data engineering strategy, delivers technical excellence on complex enterprise client projects, and builds and leads a high-performing team of data engineers. The role combines deep technical expertise with strong business acumen and leadership. Hybrid role based in Manchester, Amsterdam, Rotterdam or Budapest.
Responsibilities
- ▹Lead the strategic development of the data engineering proposition and capabilities
- ▹Set technical standards and best practices for data engineering across EMEA
- ▹Guide and mentor data engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation
- ▹Design and implement scalable, reliable data architectures and pipelines for enterprise clients
- ▹Serve as the technical authority on client engagements, providing expert guidance
- ▹Build and grow a high-performing data engineering team
- ▹Work closely with the broader Data & AI practice to deliver integrated solutions
- ▹Support business development efforts through technical expertise in client pitches
- ▹Stay ahead of emerging technologies and methodologies in the data engineering space
Requirements
- ▹Extensive experience in data engineering with a proven track record of leading complex data initiatives
- ▹Experience leading projects, with the ability to guide and develop engineering teams
- ▹Deep expertise in designing and implementing data architectures
Soft skills
About the company
DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world's most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, its 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. The company is 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move, with clients including Google, Lufthansa, Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. It has been a certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021.