Associate Director Data Engineer

Job Description

At [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk], we understand that project delivery is getting increasingly complex. Since 2013, we’ve been helping companies of all sizes improve the way projects are delivered.

Our mission is to be the number one provider of innovative project solutions, driven by a community of experienced, caring, and passionate project professionals—all seeking to improve the way projects are delivered.

Our vision is simple yet powerful: to improve the lives of people everywhere through the delivery of projects. We provide tailored services ranging from organisational systems implementation to project transformation and complete programme recovery.

We’re proud to have been named Winners of the Global Project Controls Innovation of the Year Award 2024.

Why Join [Employer hidden]?

[Employer hidden] is in an exciting period of growth, and there’s never been a better time to be part of our journey. We’re building something special—scaling our business while staying true to our people-first approach.

At [Employer hidden], we invest in our teams, fostering an environment where development is valued and individuals are encouraged to grow with the company. Our unique culture sets us apart from other consulting practices, and we’re keen to build a team that is as ambitious as we are.

Our IDEAL Values:

• Integrity – We do the right thing, always.
• Drive – We push boundaries and strive for excellence.
• Empathy – We care deeply about our people and clients.
• Adaptability – We embrace change and thrive in it.
• Loyalty – We stand by each other and our mission.

Job Summary

About the Role

[Employer hidden] is seeking an Associate Director Data Engineer with extensive leadership experience in data platform design and delivery. You will oversee data engineering across multiple client programmes, shape [Employer hidden]'s data platform strategy, and drive commercial growth through technical excellence and client relationships. You will combine strategic leadership with deep architectural expertise, ensuring [Employer hidden] delivers world-class data solutions whilst building a leading data engineering capability.

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee data engineering delivery across multiple strategic client engagements.
• Define data platform strategy aligned with [Employer hidden]'s business objectives and market opportunities.
• Build and maintain senior client relationships, providing expert guidance on data architecture and strategy.
• Drive business development through technical leadership, proposal development, and solution architecture.
• Establish data engineering standards, architectural patterns, and best practices across the organisation.
• Lead recruitment, development, and performance management of data engineering professionals.
• Shape the future of [Employer hidden]'s data platform capabilities, including Microsoft Fabric, real-time architectures, and AI-enhanced data engineering.
• Represent [Employer hidden] at industry events and contribute to thought leadership in data engineering and cloud architecture.

Technical Stack

Core:

• Azure Data Factory (expert)
• Azure Synapse Analytics
• Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2
• Databricks (expert)
• SQL Server

Strategic:

• Microsoft Fabric
• Real-time streaming architectures
• Multi-cloud data strategies
• Data mesh principles

Leadership:

• Enterprise data architecture
• DataOps frameworks
• Cloud cost optimisation
• Technology roadmapping

What You'll Bring:

Professional experience in data engineering, with significant leadership responsibility.

Proven track record of leading engineering teams and delivering complex data platforms in consulting environments.

Strong commercial acumen, with experience in business development, client management, and revenue accountability.

Deep expertise in cloud data architectures, particularly within Azure ecosystem.

Exceptional ability to communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences, including C-suite executives.

Strategic vision combined with hands-on architectural expertise and technical credibility.

Experience building and scaling high-performing technical teams.

A strong commitment to [Employer hidden]'s IDEAL values: Integrity, Drive, Empathy, Adaptability, and Loyalty.

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