AMS Group
Data Platform Lead
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Data Platform Lead
The Data Platform Lead will design, build and own AMS Group’s first dedicated data platform, establishing the foundations for reporting, automation, AI‑enablement and long‑term scalability. This is a greenfield, high‑impact role, operating as the standalone senior data authority for the first 6–9 months, requiring strong ownership, pace and technical depth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end design and build of the AMS data platform using the Microsoft ecosystem (Azure, Fabric, Databricks, Power BI).
- Develop scalable ETL/ELT pipelines, data models and reporting layers to support business-wide analytics.
- Integrate data from core business systems across finance, CRM and operations.
- Deliver high-quality board, executive and operational reporting.
- Define and standardise KPIs to establish a single source of truth across the Group.
- Partner with senior stakeholders to translate business needs into data solutions.
- Set pragmatic data governance, security and quality standards.
- Establish the foundations for a future data function, including standards, frameworks and ways of working.
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Key Relationships
Internal:
- CTO
- Technology team
- Senior Leadership Team
External:
- Technology vendors
- Data platform partners
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Experience
- Proven experience as a Senior Data Engineer, Data Platform Engineer or Data Lead.
- Demonstrated ability to build a data platform from scratch in a low-maturity or greenfield environment.
- Experience working with multi-entity or professional services environments is advantageous.
- Exposure to data governance tooling or AI-enablement use cases is beneficial.
Technical Skills
- Strong hands-on capability with SQL, Python, ETL/ELT pipelines and data modelling.
- Solid experience across Azure data services, Microsoft Fabric, Databricks and Power BI.
- Ability to engage senior stakeholders, shape direction and influence decision-making.
- Strong understanding of data governance, security and quality frameworks.
Qualifications
- Relevant technical degree or equivalent experience.
- Azure, Databricks or data engineering certifications desirable but not essential.
Performance Measures (Success Criteria)
- Successful delivery of the AMS data platform MVP within agreed timelines.
- High-quality, reliable and scalable data pipelines and reporting layers.
- Adoption of standardised KPIs and a single source of truth across the business.
- Strong stakeholder satisfaction and engagement.
- Clear governance, security and quality frameworks established.
- Foundations laid for future data team growth and capability expansion.
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About AMS Group
AMS Group is a leading UK Top 60 accountancy firm with a differentiated advisory-led proposition, headquartered in Manchester. We have been a trusted name in professional services for over 40 years. Our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction has positioned us as a premier provider in the market.
Benefits
- 23 days Holiday
- Additional day off for birthday
- Bonus scheme
- Pension scheme
- Health cash plan
- Company sick pay
- Enhanced parental pay policies
- Perkbox
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Company pension scheme
AMS Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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