> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2311518-lead-data-engineer-build-a-modern-cloud-data-platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2311518-lead-data-engineer-build-a-modern-cloud-data-platform). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Lead Data Engineer: Build a Modern Cloud Data Platform

- **Company:** Halian .
- **Location:** Greater London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Cloud Engineering, Information Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Python (Programming Language), SQL Databases, Google Cloud, Databricks
- **Published:** August 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815449403-lead-data-engineer-build-a-modern-cloud-data-platform

## About the Role

This high-impact role includes mentoring engineers and setting technical standards, with an emphasis on building best-in-class data products. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience of over 5 years in data engineering and advanced skills in Python and SQL.
#J-18808-Ljbffr

## Description

Halian, located in London, is seeking a skilled Data Engineer to own the rebuild of a modern data platform. You will transform legacy constraints into scalable, cloud-first architecture, utilizing tools like Databricks, Azure, and GCP.


## Related Videos

- [The Cloud is Calling: Answer with In-Demand Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/945-the-cloud-is-calling-answer-with-in-demand-skills)
- [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering)
- [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases)
- [Cutting LLM Costs Without Cutting Quality: How to Beat Proprietary LLMs with Fine-Tuned Open Source](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100151-cutting-llm-costs-without-cutting-quality-how-to-beat-proprietary-llms-with-fine-tuned-open-source)
- [OLTP in the Lakehouse: Redefining Data for AI Workloads](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2038-oltp-in-the-lakehouse-redefining-data-for-ai-workloads)
- [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works)

## Related Articles

- [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk)
- [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers)
- [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story)
- [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers)
- [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk)
- [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london)