Lead Data Engineer

As the Lead Data Engineer, you’ll be responsible for designing, building and maintaining scalable data platforms that support business-critical applications. You’ll develop robust data pipelines, optimise data storage and processing, implement best practices around data quality and governance, and work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver reliable, high-performing data solutions. You’ll also provide technical guidance, helping to drive engineering standards and continuous improvement across the data function.

• Commercial experience within a Lead Data Engineer, Senior Data Engineer or Backend Engineering role
• Strong Python development skills
• Experience designing and building scalable data pipelines
• Strong knowledge of SQL and database technologies
• Experience working with modern data processing and orchestration tools
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP
• Experience working within agile software engineering environments
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills

• Salary up to £120,000 + Equity
• London-based role - hybrid working with 4 days per week in the office
• Join a fast-growing technology business building modern, cloud-based data platforms
• Lead the design and development of scalable data infrastructure using Python and cloud technologies, * Competitive salary up to £120,000
• Competitive equity package
• Hybrid working with 4 days per week in the London office
• Private healthcare
• Opportunity to influence technical direction across the data function
• Work within a collaborative engineering environment
• Clear progression opportunities as the business continues to grow
• Exposure to modern cloud and data technologies