Lead Data Engineer

As a Lead Data Engineer, you'll take ownership of the entire data function - designing, scaling, and optimising the data platform that powers AI-driven products and insights. You'll lead a small team of data engineers, set technical direction, and shape the company's data strategy while staying hands-on with modern tooling across pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and data architecture.

• Proven experience as a Senior or Lead Data Engineer in a fast-scaling tech or data-driven environment
• Strong proficiency in Python (or Scala/Java) and SQL
• Deep experience with data pipeline orchestration tools (Airflow, dbt, Dagster, Prefect)
• Strong knowledge of cloud data platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and data warehousing (Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift)
• Hands-on experience with streaming technologies (Kafka, Kinesis, or similar)
• Solid understanding of data modelling, governance, and architecture best practices
• Familiarity with machine learning pipelines or AI model integration

As a recently founded company we develop technology to modernise workflows in the pet care sector. Our platform uses automation and AI to simplify routine tasks, reduce administrative burdens, and improve communication, allowing our professionals to focus more on care. With early funding and industry partnerships, we are gaining traction as an emerging player bringing efficiency and innovation to a traditionally outdated space.