Lead Data Engineer (Cloud Platform Lead)Ireland - RemoteAbout the CompanyA growing SaaS organisation providing data-driven automation and analytics to enterprise clients across Ireland and the UK is modernising its entire data environment. They are moving from an on-premise SQL Server setup to a new cloud-based analytics platform and are investing heavily in scalable, cloud-first technologies, automation, and AI readiness.About the PositionThis is a hands-on leadership role for a senior data engineer who wants to design and build a brand-new cloud data platform end-to-end.You'll own the architecture, tooling decisions, pipeline design, and data quality framework as the company transitions away from legacy SSIS, Python orchestration, and a single SQL Server environment.You'll work closely with the Head of Technology and engineering team to create a modern, reliable, and high-performance data platform supporting analytics, financial automation, and machine learning initiatives.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the design and build of a new cloud-based data and analytics platform.Drive the migration from on-prem SQL Server/SSIS to the cloud.Build scalable, automated data pipelines for ingestion from multiple systems (ePOS, finance, third-party APIs).Implement data quality, validation, monitoring, and lineage frameworks.Optimise Power BI datasets and reporting performance.Collaborate with software engineers to improve integrations and data flows.Define best practices for data modelling, orchestration, and cost optimisation.Contribute to long-term AI and predictive analytics roadmap.Experience/Requirements5+ years' experience in data engineering or data platform development.Strong SQL Server experience (modelling, performance tuning, ETL).Experience migrating or building cloud-based data solutions (Azure, AWS, or GCP).Hands-on pipeline engineering with modern orchestration tools.Power BI data modelling and refresh optimisation knowledge.Strong understanding of data governance, lineage, validation, and reliability.Practical problem-solving approach and ability to work in a small, fast-moving team.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Nice to HaveExperience with ADF, Fabric, dbt, Airflow, or similar platforms.Exposure to AI/ML, data observability, or metadata frameworks.Background in retail, finance, or SaaS data environments.Experience with CI/CD and automation for data platforms.ContactFor more information please contact Aleixo Sousa on or email or simply apply below.