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# Lead Data Engineer

- **Company:** Harnham
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £70,000.0 - £85,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Computing Platforms, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Extract Transform Load (ETL), DevOps, Python (Programming Language), SQL Databases, Azure Data Factory, Git, Microsoft Fabric, Data Pipelines, Databricks
- **Published:** August 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/lead-data-engineer/57257170

## About the Role

The successful Lead Data Engineer will have the following skills and experience:

 * Previous experience leading or managing a Data Engineering team
 * Strong commercial experience with SQL and Python
 * Expertise in building scalable ETL and ELT pipelines
 * Strong understanding of data modelling and modern data architecture principles
 * Experience working with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS or GCP
 * Knowledge of Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Microsoft Fabric or similar modern data platforms
 * Experience with Git, CI/CD and DevOps best practices
 * Strong communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders
 * Experience in consulting, client-facing or project-led environments would be advantageous

## Description

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a Data Engineering function at a high-growth AI-driven SaaS business. Working directly with senior technology leadership, you will combine hands-on engineering with team leadership, helping to shape the technical direction, standards and future growth of the function., As a Lead Data Engineer, you will be responsible for leading Data Engineering whilst remaining heavily involved in technical delivery.

Specifically, you can expect to be involved in the following:

 * Building and developing the Data Engineering function, including processes, standards and best practices
 * Leading, mentoring and managing a team of Data Engineers
 * Designing and delivering scalable ETL and ELT pipelines across cloud environments
 * Owning data modelling, architecture and platform design decisions
 * Collaborating with Product, Data Science, Platform and Client Success teams
 * Driving improvements across CI/CD, DevOps and engineering workflows
 * Working with clients and stakeholders to understand data challenges and deliver value-driven solutions


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