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# Lead Data Engineer: Architect Scalable Data & ML Pipelines

- **Company:** Code and Theory
- **Location:** Greater London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Information Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Python (Programming Language), SQL Databases, Data Strategy, Machine Learning Operations
- **Published:** August 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815451615-lead-data-engineer-architect-scalable-data--ml-pipelines

## About the Role

A leading digital creative agency in Greater London is looking for an experienced Lead Data Engineer. In this role, you will architect and build scalable data infrastructure, work cross-functionally with teams, and establish engineering best practices. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in data engineering, with strong skills in Python and SQL, and the ability to deliver solutions that drive business value. This position involves autonomy in decision-making and a pivotal role in shaping the data strategy.
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