12 of 12 Lead Data Engineer Jobs in the South East

Lead Data Engineer, Snowflake, 4 months, Remote, CO7368 A leading software consultancy requires a Lead Data Engineer/Tech Lead with strong Snowflake skills - for the next 4 months with the likelihood of significant extension - to provide technical leadership for a prestigious client project to deliver an innovative data platform. Working remotely … and outside of IR35, the Snowflake Lead Data Engineer/Tech Lead will actively work on delivering the technical solutions whilst carrying out code reviews, setting best practices, ensuring code quality, keeping everyone aligned from a technical standpoint, and fostering good communication and collaboration. This will involve: Working with the project owner to gather ongoing requirements … from the client Improving the transparency and traceability of data through well-documented pipelines and clear data lineage. Empowering internal teams with cleaner, structured data, reducing dependence on tribal knowledge and manual interventions. Enabling future scalability by establishing robust, modular foundations Experience Required: Snowflake expertise Solid data engineering expertise including strong SQL and Python Proficiency in More ❯

Lead Data Engineer Job Tenure: Full-time, permanent Salary: Competitive Company Description Ready to join a team that's leading the way in reshaping the future of insurance? Here at esure Group, we are on a mission to revolutionise insurance for good! We’ve been providing Home and Motor Insurance since 2000, with over 2 million customers … way the industry operates and putting customers at the heart of everything we do. Having completed our recent multi-year digital transformation, we’re now leveraging advanced technology and data-driven insights alongside exceptional service, to deliver personalised experiences that meet our customers ever-changing needs today and in the future. Job Description We are currently looking for a … Lead Data Engineer to join our forward thinking Data department. You’ll work in a team of data engineers, analytics engineers, data scientists and AI specialists to design and evolve scalable data platforms and modern data products that enable self-service analytics, advanced modelling, and AI-driven decision-making across our insurance More ❯

Lead Data Engineer - Shape the Future of Data & Analytics - Azure I am currently recruiting for an exciting Lead Data Engineer role with a leading organisation undergoing a major digital transformation . This is a fantastic opportunity to define and lead the data engineering strategy, building a scalable, insight-driven data infrastructure that leverages AI, cloud technologies, and advanced analytics to drive business success. Why Apply? High-Impact Role : Take ownership of data platform development, ensuring scalability, reliability, and efficiency. Technical Innovation : Work at the intersection of AI, machine learning, and real-time analytics , integrating cutting-edge technologies. Leadership & Strategy : Lead a team of data engineers and … analysts , collaborating with senior stakeholders to drive a data-driven culture . Key Responsibilities: Design and implement a modern cloud data platform (Azure) to support scalable analytics. Build ETL/ELT pipelines to process structured and unstructured data, enabling real-time insights. Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards, forecasting models, and business intelligence tools . Establish data More ❯

Lead Data Engineer Hybrid (London/Reading - 1-2 days per week) Up to £90,000 + Benefits Are you ready to take the lead in shaping world-class data infrastructure at one of the most influential analytics companies on the planet? We're partnering with a global leader in marketing data and insights … that's seeking a Lead Data Engineer to help scale and evolve its cloud-based data ecosystem. This is an opportunity to work on high-impact global datasets , enabling better analytics, stronger fraud prevention, and smarter decision-making across 90+ markets. Why this role? Play a key role in building and optimising global data pipelines … supporting over 50 consumer panels worldwide. Lead the technical strategy for data architecture, quality, and scalability. Collaborate closely with data scientists, analysts, and software engineers to drive innovation in data engineering. Hybrid flexibility: 1-2 days per week in London, Reading, or Southbank office , balance remotely. Join a global organisation with the resources of a world More ❯

Proven experience working as a principal or lead data engineer * Strong background working with large datasets, with proficiency in SQL, Python, and PySpark * Experience managing and mentoring engineers with varying levels of experience I'm currently working with a leading insurance broker who is looking to hire a Lead Azure Data Engineer on an … initial 12-month fixed-term contract, with strong potential for extension. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Data Engineer to take on a leadership role, mentoring a small team of junior engineers while playing a key part in driving the development of an Azure-based data lakehouse. Key requirements: * Proven experience working as a principal … or lead data engineer * Strong background working with large datasets, with proficiency in SQL, Python, and PySpark * Experience managing and mentoring engineers with varying levels of experience * Hands-on experience deploying pipelines within Azure Databricks, ideally following the Medallion Architecture framework Hybrid working: Minimum two days per week on-site in London. If this sounds like something 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 ❯

LEAD DATA ENGINEER £80,000 - £90,000 - LONDON Company Our client is a global leader in data and analytics , working with major brands across 90+ markets. They combine deep industry expertise, vast datasets, and advanced technology to help businesses understand people and drive smarter decisions. The company is backed by a top-tier private equity firm … and is currently investing heavily in its data and technology platforms, offering the feel of a scale-up within a global business. Role As a Lead Data Engineer , you'll take ownership of designing, maintaining, and evolving the data pipelines that power large-scale analytical and machine learning models. You'll work closely with Data Scientists, Analysts, and Software Engineers to deliver robust, scalable data infrastructure. The focus areas include building and optimising pipelines for survey data, improving anti-fraud models, and supporting new data science initiatives.You'll manage two mid-level engineers, providing technical direction, mentoring, and helping the team refine ways of working. The role is hands-on and More ❯

Lead Data Engineer Opportunity: Permanent Salary: Up to £85k Hybrid: 2 days per week onsite Office Location: Central London Our client a UK-based fintech are seeking a Lead Data Engineer to take ownership of their data infrastructure and play a pivotal role in powering AI-driven decision-making across the organisation. You … ll be the architect behind the data systems that fuel both business intelligence and cutting-edge AI capabilities. Key Responsibilities Architect and own the data warehouse infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and accessibility Design, build, and maintain ELT pipelines that integrate internal systems and external partner data Collaborate with stakeholders and customers to deliver actionable insights and refined … data models Resolve production issues, bugs, and participate in code reviews to maintain engineering quality Mentor team members and champion emerging technologies to advance our data capabilities Technical Skills Deep expertise in SQL and database design principles Hands-on experience with modern data warehousing platforms (Snowflake, PostgreSQL, MySQL) Proficiency in Python for data engineering tasks Experience More ❯

and a group personal pension plan of an additional 5% of your base salary paid by us monthly to save for your future. Your Role And Responsibilities As a Lead Data Engineer, you'll drive the strategic vision and execution of our data engineering and modeling initiatives, ensuring our data assets are architected, integrated, and … optimized to deliver maximum business impact. You will combine deep technical expertise with leadership skills to guide our team in building innovative, high-quality data solutions that support our growth and success. If you're passionate about solving complex data challenges, designing best-in-class data models, and leading technical teams toward excellence, we'd love to … hear from you. Responsibilities Define and lead the organization's data engineering and data modeling strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry best practices. Design, develop, and implement complex data models and pipelines for applications and enterprise systems. Mentor and guide senior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning, technical excellence, and innovation. Collaborate closely 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 the world's leading data, insights, and consulting company; we shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. Kantar's Profiles division is home to the world's largest audience network. With access to 170m+ people in over 100 global markets, we offer unrivalled global reach with local relevancy. Validated by industry leading anti-fraud … technology, Kantar's Profiles Audience Network delivers the most meaningful data with consistency, accuracy, and accountability – all at speed and scale. Job Details Location: Reading or London, UK Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. At Kantar, we help the world's leading brands … make better decisions through data. We're now looking for an experienced Lead Data Engineer to join our team and help us elevate the quality and integrity of our global consumer panels. These panels—more than 50 worldwide—are the foundation of our data-driven insights. Your mission? To build and evolve the data ecosystem 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 ❯