Lead Data Engineer

• Provide hands-on technical leadership across Data Engineering.
• Own engineering standards across architecture, code quality, testing, CI/CD, observability and documentation.
• Design, build and optimise scalable data pipelines, transformations and data models using Snowflake, dbt and associated integration technologies.
• Act as the senior technical authority for data engineering design decisions.
• Take ownership of complex data engineering problems through to resolution.
• Improve automated data quality, reconciliation and platform observability.
• Reduce key-person dependencies through better engineering patterns, automation, documentation and knowledge sharing.
• Mentor Data Engineers and develop technical capability across the team.
• Work with Data Delivery and senior stakeholders to translate requirements into well-designed technical solutions.
• Provide realistic estimates, identify risks early and communicate clearly on delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering practices and team effectiveness.

• Significant experience designing and delivering production data platforms.
• Expert SQL skills and strong practical experience with Python.
• Strong experience with Snowflake and dbt or comparable modern data technologies.
• Strong understanding of ETL/ELT, data integration and dimensional modelling.
• Demonstrable experience with automated testing, CI/CD and data quality controls.
• Experience reviewing technical designs and improving the work of other engineers.
• A track record of taking ownership and delivering at pace without compromising quality.
• Clear communication and the confidence to challenge constructively.
• Experience leading and mentoring engineers while remaining technically hands-on.

Experience with Azure Data Factory, Airbyte and Power BI would be advantageous.

Dexters is London’s leading independent estate agency. With a fast-paced environment and continuous growth strategy, high-quality data is increasingly fundamental to how we operate, measure performance and make decisions.