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# Lead Data Engineer

- **Company:** Searchability
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £120,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Databases, Data Systems, Python (Programming Language), Standard Sql, Workflow Management Systems, Data Processing, Data Storage Technologies, Data Management, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** July 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/lead-data-engineer/searchability-uk-ltd-job107681772

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

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.


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