7 of 7 Lead Data Engineer Jobs in the South East

Lead Data Engineer Lead Data Engineer required to join my Client’s Technology Team and contribute to their Group Architecture Board in building the next generation of their eCommerce data platform. You will play a pivotal role in designing and maintaining a modern, cloud-based data architecture. Working closely with product, technology … and wider business stakeholders, you will be crucial in developing scalable data pipelines, improving reliability, and enabling smarter, data-driven insights and decisions. You will have a direct voice in how we design, build, and evolve our platform and the technologies we adopt! We are looking for a pragmatic, innovative, and self-motivated problem solver who delivers results … through collaboration and technical excellence. Data Architecture Specialist: Design and develop robust data models, ETL/ELT processes, and data marts that support complex analytics and operational use cases. Pipeline Optimization: Maintain and optimize data pipelines and warehouse environments to ensure top-tier performance, reliability, and scalability. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams More ❯

of all, we're backed by a culture of respect. We embrace authenticity and inspire people to thrive. As part of the Direct-to-Consumer Decision Sciences team, the Lead Data Engineer - Data Quality will be responsible for overseeing a critical function that bridges data management with operational excellence. The role requires strong cross-functional … collaboration skills to effectively engage with software engineering, and data analytics to deliver robust and effective data quality solutions. In this role, the Lead Data Engineer - Data Quality will share responsibilities in the development and operation of Data Quality monitors, automation of data quality pipelines reporting of data quality to the … business, as well as support ongoing operations related to the Direct to Consumer data ecosystem. The candidate will act as a liaison between data engineering and other teams, advocating for data-driven decision making and best operational practices. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Help manage a high-performance team of Data Quality Engineers & Analysts. More ❯

Lead Data Engineer London/Hybrid Circa £95k-£100k + bonus + benefits Fabric, Azure, Python Lead Data Engineer with a strong Azure skillset is required by global business. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the data landscape of a business that’s investing heavily in modern data platforms and looking … for someone to set the standard. You’ll join a small but highly capable data team that’s centralising and unifying data across multiple international divisions with the goal to create a single, coherent view of the business through a shared data ecosystem built on Microsoft Fabric. Key Responsibilities: Lead the effort to define and implement … data engineering standards across divisions. Collaborate with colleagues in the UK and Europe to unify data models and drive common practices. Troubleshoot and optimise pipelines and processes across Fabric, Databricks, and Azure Data Factory. Partner with engineers, analysts, and business leaders to ensure that data is consistent, reliable, and ready for advanced analytics. Help shape communities More ❯

We are seeking a Lead Data Infrastructure Engineer to help us redefine the music industry. The company has invented a new technology to produce on-demand vinyl records and built a web platform for music creators to create and sell their products worldwide via our store at zero cost. We are working with the leading record labels … or CD for their friends & family, and especially their fans. elasticStage will provide them with easy and affordable access via its unique and scalable on-demand tech. As a Lead Data Infrastructure Engineer (AWS, Factory & Web Analytics), you will design and build the data backbone that connects elasticStage's two software systems - our Web platform and … our Factory system, with our global artist ecosystem. We're now ready to take our data systems to the next level, integrating factory telemetry, manufacturing performance, sales data, and creator engagement into one consistent, reliable platform. This is a hands-on role for an experienced data engineer/architect who will shape how data flows More ❯

Lead Data Engineer Salary: £90,000 - £115,000 Location: West London (3 Days in Office) Using data science at their core, they transform complex property and customer data into insights that enhance targeting, retention, and performance. The Opportunity This flexible, data-driven start-up places Data Science at the heart of its business … using cutting-edge UK property data to deliver powerful insights for real estate partners and retailers. By leveraging advanced analytics, predictive modelling, and customer segmentation, the company helps clients better understand and engage with their audiences, improving marketing precision, timing, and overall performance. With a strong technical foundation and a collaborative team led by experienced data leaders, the … company is building efficient, automated data pipelines and scalable systems to power intelligent decision-making. This is an exciting opportunity for forward-thinking professionals to join a growing team, shape best practices, and make a real impact in a fast-evolving data and technology environment. The Role and Responsibilities This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong More ❯

We’re seeking a Lead Data Engineer to design and deliver scalable data and AI solutions across internal and client projects. You’ll own the full data lifecycle — from ingestion and processing to deployment and monitoring of machine learning models — while leading a small, high-performing team. What You’ll Do Build and maintain data pipelines and cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP). Develop AI-driven applications including LLM tools, RAG pipelines, and automation solutions. Lead on client communication , project delivery, and stakeholder alignment. Collaborate with Data Science and Analytics teams to improve data access, automation, and governance. Drive innovation through proofs-of-concept , model monitoring , and adoption of emerging AI … tech. What We’re Looking For 5+ years in data engineering, with team or project leadership experience. Advanced Python (Pandas, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn). Strong AWS/GCP , MySQL , and CI/CD experience; Docker/Kubernetes a plus. Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills. Passion for innovation and ethical, scalable AI. Nice to Have Experience in More ❯

Location: Reading/London, UK (1-2 days/week on-site) Type of Hiring: Permanent/Contract Snowpro certification must: Data Engineering & Analytics Lead at Zensar takes up end to end ownerships of Snowflake Data & Analytics solution design and practice development: You will do this by: This role is not just snowflake architect , but also we … the ability to multitask and re prioritizing responsibility based on dynamic requirements. · Leading and mentoring various practice competency practice teams as needed. Skills required to contribute: Years of overall Data and Analytics experience with 2. Minimum 10+ years in AWS data platform including AWS S3, AWS Glue, AWS Redshift, AWS Athena, AWS Sagemaker, AWS Quicksight and AWS MLOPS … 3. Snowflake DWH architecture, Snowflake Data Sharing, Snowpipe, Polaris catalog and data governance (meta data/business catalogs). 4. Knowledge of at least one of the following technologies/methodologies will be an additional advantage: Python, Streamlit, Matillion, DBT, Atlan, Terraform, Kubernetes, Data Vault, Data Mesh 5. Ability to engage with principal data More ❯