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LEAD DATA ENGINEER
- Salary up to £120,000 + Equity
- London-based role – hybrid working with 4 days per week in the office
- Join a fast-growing technology business building modern, cloud-based data platforms
- Lead the design and development of scalable data infrastructure using Python and cloud technologies
- Apply online or contact Chelsea Hackett via [email protected]
ABOUT THE CLIENT
Due to continued growth, we’re recruiting for a Lead Data Engineer to join an ambitious technology business with exciting expansion plans. You’ll play a key role in shaping the organisation’s data capability, working alongside a collaborative engineering team to deliver scalable data solutions that support a range of innovative products. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges within a fast-paced environment.
THE BENEFITS
- Competitive salary up to £120,000
- Competitive equity package
- Hybrid working with 4 days per week in the London office
- Private healthcare
- Opportunity to influence technical direction across the data function
- Work within a collaborative engineering environment
- Clear progression opportunities as the business continues to grow
- Exposure to modern cloud and data technologies
THE LEAD DATA ENGINEER ROLE:
As the Lead Data Engineer, you’ll be responsible for designing, building and maintaining scalable data platforms that support business-critical applications. You’ll develop robust data pipelines, optimise data storage and processing, implement best practices around data quality and governance, and work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver reliable, high-performing data solutions. You’ll also provide technical guidance, helping to drive engineering standards and continuous improvement across the data function.
LEAD DATA ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS
- Commercial experience within a Lead Data Engineer, Senior Data Engineer or Backend Engineering role
- Strong Python development skills
- Experience designing and building scalable data pipelines
- Strong knowledge of SQL and database technologies
- Experience working with modern data processing and orchestration tools
- Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP
- Experience working within agile software engineering environments
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills
TO BE CONSIDERED:
Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via [email protected]. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.
KEY SKILLS
Lead Data Engineer, Senior Data Engineer, Data Engineering, Python, SQL, ETL, Data Pipelines, Cloud, AWS, Azure, GCP, Data Architecture, Data Modelling, Data Warehousing, Distributed Systems, Big Data, Agile.