Lead Data Engineer - London

Datatech
London, UK
8 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Compensation
ÂŁ85,000.0 - ÂŁ95,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Software as a Service Cloud Database Continuous Integration Information Engineering Data Infrastructure Extract Transform Load (ETL) Data Warehousing Python (Programming Language) Machine Learning
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Git Data Pipelines

Job description

Lead Data Engineer - LondonLondon Hybrid - Monday to Thursday in the office. Friday work from homeSalary 85,000-95,000 dependent on experienceRef J13147Build the function. Lead the team. Stay hands on.Join a fast-growing AI SaaS business where Data Engineering sits at the heart of the platform.This is an opportunity to join at a pivotal stage of the company’s growth. As Lead Data Engineer, you’ll shape and scale the Data Engineering function, define engineering standards and build a high-performing team, while remaining hands on with the technology that powers innovative AI products.As the business continues to grow, the vision is for this role to evolve into the leadership position responsible for the wider Data Engineering function, making it an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys leading from the front and wants to grow their career without stepping away from technology.What you’ll be doing·Leading, mentoring and growing a team of Data Engineers·Designing and

Requirements

building scalable data pipelines and cloud based data platforms·Developing robust ETL and ELT solutions using Python and SQL·Defining engineering standards, data models and best practice·Driving CI/CD, automation and modern engineering practices·Collaborating with AI engineers to productionise machine learning and AI solutions·Exploring how AI can enhance engineering productivity, quality and deliveryWhat you’ll bring·Strong experience with Python and SQL·Expertise building modern data platforms on Azure, AWS or GCP·Strong ETL and ELT engineering experience·Data modelling and data warehousing expertise·CI/CD, Git and engineering best practice·Previous experience leading, mentoring or developing engineersWhy join?·Build and shape a Data Engineering function from the ground up, with the opportunity to grow into the future Head of Data Engineering as the team expands.·Stay technically hands on while leading a high performing team·Work on innovative AI and data products solving real business

About the company

challenges·Collaborate with experienced engineers, architects and AI specialists in a supportive environment where ideas are valued and learning is encouragedIf you’re looking for a role where you can influence technical direction, build great engineering practices and remain close to the technology, we want to hear from you.For more information make an application today!Alternatively, you can refer a friend or colleague by taking part in our fantastic referral schemes! If you have a friend or colleague who would be interested in this role, please refer them to us. For each relevant candidate that you introduce to us (there is no limit) and we place, you will be entitled to our general gift/voucher scheme.Datatech is one of the UK’s leading recruitment agencies in the field of analytics and host of the critically acclaimed event, Women in Data UK. For more information visit our website: www.datatech.org.uk

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