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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Engineer (Group Data) - **Company:** Bupa - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £75,000.0 - £94,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Code Review, Databases, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), OAuth, OpenID, Cloud Services, Standard Sql, Wireless Telecommunications, Cloud Platform System, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Data Pipelines - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://bupa.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/EXT_CAREER/job/Angel-Court-London/Lead-Engineer--Group-Data-_R1221861 ## About the Role * Extensive experience designing, implementing, and operating cloud-based technology products, ideally within GCP or a comparable cloud platform. * Strong expertise in automation, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, and modern engineering practices. * Experience with secure data integration, including APIs, databases, and data pipelines, alongside authentication and access technologies such as OAuth and OIDC. * Proven ability to design secure, scalable solutions within regulated environments, with a strong understanding of governance, security, and compliance frameworks. * Track record of delivering complex enterprise-scale technology solutions across large and multinational organisations. * Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills, with the ability to influence both technical and non-technical audiences. * Experience leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing engineering teams. * Knowledge of SQL and Python is advantageous, while experience with tools such as FiveTran or Airbyte would be beneficial. ## Description Working in our Group functions Technology you'll play a key part in helping our customer facing colleagues deliver exceptional standards of customer service and patient care not just in the UK but around the globe. No matter your role, you'll have an opportunity to do work that matters. Making a difference to the lives of our customers each and every day, by helping shape the strategic direction of our business around the world. We're looking for a highly skilled Lead Engineer to provide technical leadership across Bupa's strategic data and analytics products, including our cloud-native Advanced Analytics platform and Technology Insights Centre. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll be responsible for designing, building, and governing business-critical products that enable advanced analytics, data-driven decision-making, and technology insights across the organisation. As the technical authority for your domain, you'll combine deep engineering expertise with strong architecture, security, and governance knowledge to drive product delivery, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. You'll lead engineering teams, shape technical strategy, and champion modern engineering practices while remaining actively involved in solution design and technical problem-solving. How you'll help us make health happen * Provide technical leadership for Bupa's strategic data and analytics products, ensuring high standards of engineering, architecture, and delivery. * Design secure, scalable cloud solutions and drive the technical roadmap from concept through to implementation. * Champion modern engineering practices, including automation, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and observability. * Embed security, governance, and regulatory compliance into all solutions, balancing innovation with risk management. * Collaborate with product teams and senior stakeholders to deliver business value and influence technical direction. * Remain hands-on with solution design, code reviews, and complex technical challenges while coaching and developing engineers. * Foster a culture of continuous improvement, engineering excellence, and knowledge sharing across teams. ## Related Videos - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Inside Bitpanda's Tech Stack: Scaling a European Fintech Leader - Markus Dorner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1979-inside-bitpanda-s-tech-stack-scaling-a-european-fintech-leader-markus-dorner) - [Get started with securing your cloud-native Java microservices applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/123-get-started-with-securing-your-cloud-native-java-microservices-applications) - [Delay the AI Overlords: How OAuth and OpenFGA Can Keep Your AI Agents from Going Rogue](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1637-delay-the-ai-overlords-how-oauth-and-openfga-can-keep-your-ai-agents-from-going-rogue) - [Why make use of an integration platform in today's software developments and infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/758-why-make-use-of-an-integration-platform-in-today-s-software-developments-and-infrastructure) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Software Engineer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/231-software-engineer-salary-in-the-uk) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk)