Morson Edge
Data Tech Lead
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Data Tech Lead
Manchester | Hybrid (3 days in the office) | £80,000-£85,000 + up to 15% bonus
I'm working with an ambitious, technology-led business in Manchester that's investing heavily in its data capability and looking to appoint a Data Tech Lead.
Reporting directly to the Chief Data Officer, this is an opportunity to shape the future of the data engineering function while leading a small team of Data Engineers.
This isn't a role for someone taking their first step into management. They're looking for a proven leader who has experience building and developing high-performing engineering teams, whilst remaining technically hands-on and credible.
The Opportunity
You'll be responsible for creating an environment where Data Engineers can do their best work.
As a player-coach, you'll balance technical leadership with people management, setting high engineering standards while coaching, mentoring and developing your team. You'll work closely with the CDO and stakeholders across the business to deliver scalable, reliable data solutions that support the organisation's continued growth.
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You'll have the autonomy to influence how the team operates, improve engineering practices and help shape the future direction of the data platform.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead, coach and develop a team of three Data Engineers, supporting both performance and career development.
- Build a high-performing engineering culture centred around ownership, accountability and continuous improvement.
- Provide technical leadership across the data platform, remaining hands-on where needed through solution design, architecture and technical guidance.
- Work closely with the Chief Data Officer to define technical direction and deliver the data roadmap.
- Ensure the successful delivery of scalable, high-quality data solutions.
- Champion engineering best practices, helping to improve quality, reliability and maintainability across the platform.
- Encourage knowledge sharing, collaboration and continuous learning across the team.
- Balance delivery with long-term engineering excellence, making pragmatic decisions that support both the business and the platform.
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What We're Looking For
- Previous experience leading or managing a Data Engineering team.
- A proven track record of developing high-performing engineers and creating a positive team culture.
- Strong SQL skills.
- Experience working within AWS.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Someone who enjoys mentoring others whilst remaining technically involved.
- A collaborative leadership style with a passion for continuous improvement.
This is an opportunity to join a business where data is becoming increasingly central to its technology strategy. You'll report directly to the Chief Data Officer, have genuine influence over the future direction of the data platform and play a key role in developing both the technology and the people behind it.
If you're looking for a role where you can combine technical leadership, people development and strategic influence, I'd love to tell you more.
Package
- £80,000-£85,000 basic salary.
- Up to 15% annual bonus.
- Hybrid working (3 days per week in Manchester).
- Excellent benefits package.
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