Lead Data Engineer
Network Contracting • centurion, centurion • Posted July 08, 2026
Position Overview
Join a fast-growing technology-driven environment delivering cutting-edge data, cloud, and analytics solutions. The Lead Data Engineer will play a leadership role in designing and delivering modern data platforms, including data warehouses, lakehouses, and enterprise analytics solutions. This role combines hands-on engineering, team leadership, and strategic delivery, offering an opportunity to work on large-scale digital transformation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and optimise scalable data pipelines and ingestion frameworks
- Build and manage ETL/ELT processes and automated data workflows
- Develop enterprise data warehouses, data lakes, and lakehouse architectures
- Implement data modelling techniques (star schema, snowflake, data vault)
- Ensure data quality, governance, and compliance standards
- Lead and mentor data engineering teams and enforce best practices
- Manage project delivery, timelines, and technical roadmaps
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and optimise scalable data pipelines and ingestion frameworks
- Build and manage ETL/ELT processes and automated data workflows
- Develop enterprise data warehouses, data lakes, and lakehouse architectures
- Implement data modelling techniques (star schema, snowflake, data vault)
- Ensure data quality, governance, and compliance standards
- Lead and mentor data engineering teams and enforce best practices
- Manage project delivery, timelines, and technical roadmaps