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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead, Software and Platform Engineering - **Company:** London Construction Jobs - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Application Integration Architecture, Architectural Patterns, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, Cloud Engineering, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Warehousing, Software Design Patterns, Python (Programming Language), Cloud Services, Software Systems, SQL Databases, Performance Testing, Snowflake, Build Management, Virtual Agents, GPT - **Published:** September 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/lead-engineering/london-stock-exchange-job108031770 ## About the Role 10+ years in data engineering, data warehousing, analytics or similar roles. Strong expertise in Snowflake architecture and AWS cloud services (incl API interfaces). Experience leading and mentoring engineering teams, particularly distributed or remote teams. Strong proficiency in programming languages like Python Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise data warehouse solutions Proven expertise in building and optimizing ETL pipelines using tools like SQL, Python and dbt. Experience with AI development tools and platforms (e.g., GPT APIs, Copilot) and AI agent frameworks. Architect, designing and implementing robust and scalable CI/CD pipelines across diverse cloud (AWS, Azure) environments. Familiarity with data governance, data quality frameworks, and access controls. Strong communication skills for partner engagement and cross-functional collaboration. ## Description We are seeking an experienced Lead Product Engineer to join our team in London. In this SME-level role, you will be responsible for: Technical leadership: Guide and mentor the engineering team, making key technical decisions and providing a strategic framework and detailed technical guidance covering architectural patterns, tactical design patterns, best practices, and a clear implementation process. Product development: Lead the technology assessment for new products/features, influencing design decisions to manage risks and develop mitigation plans. Cloud Architecture: Design and build solutions on public cloud platforms like AWS or Azure, leveraging services for compute, storage, and networking. Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with product management, design, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure a successful product launch and sustainment. Lead AI integration: Work with leadership to implement the company's long-term AI strategy, identifying practical use cases for AI and translating product goals into actionable technical tasks. Lead the design, development, and deployment of AI-enhanced software solutions and oversee the integration of AI capabilities into products and workflows. Prototyping and testing: Develop and implement testing procedures, create product prototypes, and conduct performance testing to ensure requirements are met. Problem-solving: Lead the resolution of technical issues and quality excursions that arise during the product development and production phases. This is a hands-on role involving deep technical work in Cloud Data Engineering, Analytics and ML., Leadership opportunity to determine strategic technology direction for Markets & Risk Intelligence products Cutting edge development on AWS & Azure platforms and cloud technologies We recognize that to attract the best talent, we need to be flexible, and we are open to discussing work arrangements with you. 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