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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 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 ...

Lead Data Engineer | Azure | SQL | Python | Team Leadership We're partnering with a market-leading, highly regulated organisation to recruit a newly created Lead Data Engineer position. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on data engineering leader to take ownership … growing data function, leading a team while remaining actively involved in technical delivery. Acting as the bridge between senior leadership and the data team, you'll be responsible for the data engineering roadmap, platform development, engineering standards, and delivery capability. This is a genuine player-coach role ...

LEAD DATA ENGINEER Salary up to £90,000 London-based role - 4 days in the office with a super collaborative team Build and lead a brand-new Data Engineering function within an AI-powered SaaS business Work across high-impact client projects and a modern … data stack Strong progression and training opportunities within a growing consultancy Apply online or contact Chelsea Hackett via ABOUT THE CLIENT Due to continued growth, my client is recruiting for a Lead Data Engineer to join an innovative AI-powered SaaS organisation. The business helps enterprise ...

About The Role Job level: 10 Were looking for a Lead Data Engineer to join our Data Engineering and Analytics practice. In this role, you will: Lead the design, development, management and optimisation of data pipelines to ensure efficient data flows, recognising … sharing opportunities to reuse data flows where possible. Coordinate teams and set best practices and standards when it comes to data engineering principles. Champion data engineering across projects and clients. Responsibilities: Lead by example, holding responsibilities for team culture, and how projects deliver the most impact ...

Lead Data Engineer Hands-on technical leadership building data systems that actually work We're looking for a Lead Data Engineer to join an enterprise data engineering capability and play a critical role in designing, building, and improving real-world data … systems . This is not a line-management role . Instead, it's a senior, hands-on technical leadership position for someone with deep data engineering experience who leads through delivery, judgement, and technical credibility rather than hierarchy. You'll work in a complex environment spanning legacy platforms, modern ...

exciting technology-led organisation in London is looking for a Lead Data Engineer to join their growing platform team as they continue to build out their data and analytics capability. Based in: London Hybrid working: 1-2 days a week in the office Permanent role Start … date: ASAP Salary: Up to £83k per annum The Job As the Lead Data Engineer , your responsibilities will include: Leading the design and delivery of a modern cloud data platform supporting analytics, AI and client-facing data products Owning data pipeline architecture across ingestion ...

Data Engineer Lead - Tier 1 Bank - London - 6 months Role - Data Engineer Lead Rate - £700 per day (Inside IR35) Duration - 6 months with very likely extension Location - Hybrid/Liverpool Street - 3 days per week in an office in Liverpool Street (London) Role … Data Engineer Lead is responsible for designing, building, and supporting modern data platform, with a particular focus on Databricks, cloud-based data engineering, and leading the migration of legacy Oracle systems into scalable, cloud-native environments. The role supports the organisation's data strategy ...

Lead Data Engineer London Bridge (2 days office-based, 3 days remote working) Up to £80,000 We’re looking for a Lead Data Engineer to play a pivotal role in shaping how Hyde uses data to make better decisions, improve services … residents and operate more effectively. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced data professional to lead the development of modern, secure and scalable data solutions that support meaningful outcomes across the organisation. In this role, you’ll provide technical leadership across Hyde’s data platforms ...

fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application. Description As a Lead Data Engineer or architect at Made Tech, you'll play a pivotal role in helping public sector organisations become truly data-lead, by equipping them with robust data platforms. You'll also join a data team on its mission to get data knowledge and skills out of silos and embedded into delivery teams. You'll also help implement efficient data pipelines & storage. Key Responsibilities Define ...

location - hybrid working when possible Must hold active Enhanced DV Clearance (West) Competitive Salary DOE - 6% bonus, 25 days holiday, clearance bonus Experience in Data Pipelines, ETL processing, Data Integration, Apache, SQL/NoSQL, Team Leadership Who Are We? Our client is a trusted and growing supplier … sector, delivering mission-critical solutions that help keep the nation safe, secure, and prosperous. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies, including AI/Data Science, Cyber, Cloud, DevOps/SRE, and Platform Engineering. They have long-term contracts secured across the latest customer framework ...

Lead Data Engineer Location: London (Hybrid) Salary: £80,000-£115,000 Hexwired has partnered with an exciting AI start-up developing an intelligent automation platform that is transforming the B2C service. They're now looking for a Lead Data Engineer to design and build … data infrastructure that will power the next generation of their AI platform. As one of the first senior data hires, you'll take ownership of the company's data architecture, building scalable pipelines, real-time data processing systems and AI-ready infrastructure while helping shape ...

Lead Data Engineer - Python/SQL/Spark/Databricks is required by highly successful and fast growing technology consultancy. As a Lead Data Engineer, you'll be part of a team building innovative products. You should be skilled in problem-solving and experienced … player. Together with your team, you'll thrive in a fast-paced engineering environment, delivering outstanding results and exciting projects Your role: As a Lead Data Engineer you will lead and manage a small team, working closely with the business to understand and define their data ...

Lead Data Engineer (Permanent, London on-site) A high-growth AI software company is looking for a Lead Data Engineer to own and scale the data foundations behind an AI-driven operations platform used by property teams. This is a hands-on, high … ownership role where you'll define the data architecture, set engineering standards and build systems that power product analytics and modern AI capabilities. What you'll do Architect and build scalable data pipelines and distributed data systems Design ingestion, transformation and storage patterns for operational ...

Lead Data Engineer (Permanent, London on-site) A high-growth AI software company is looking for a Lead Data Engineer to own and scale the data foundations behind an AI-driven operations platform used by property teams. This is a hands-on, high … ownership role where you'll define the data architecture, set engineering standards and build systems that power product analytics and modern AI capabilities. What you'll do Architect and build scalable data pipelines and distributed data systems Design ingestion, transformation and storage patterns for operational ...

Lead Data Engineer The Role As a Lead Data Engineer, you will play a key role in building and enhancing a secure, scalable data platform for a high-profile government programme. You will work with both batch and real-time data, leveraging … modern cloud technologies and frameworks. This role involves ingesting data from multiple sources, transforming it into the correct formats, ensuring alignment with defined data models and enabling reliable access for downstream users. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test and document data pipelines aligned to business requirements Perform logical ...

Lead Data Engineer (BigQuery Consolidation, Migration & Architecture) Contract Location: Hybrid - London Contract Length: Initial 4-week engagement with extension Day Rate: £700 per day (Outside IR35) Start Date: ASAP An ambitious, data-driven organisation is seeking a highly experienced Lead Data Engineer to assess and potentially lead the consolidation of a complex, fragmented data landscape into a single Google BigQuery platform. The business currently operates across multiple technologies and data warehouses, creating challenges around data consistency, reporting accuracy, and stakeholder trust. The objective is to establish ...

Working Environment Data engineering work is grounded in real operational needs, often involving imperfect data, technical constraints and organisational complexity. Engineers work closely with delivery teams and stakeholders to understand problems end to end and deliver robust, production-grade solutions. Collaboration, pragmatism and persistence are valued, alongside strong … engineering craft. What You'll Be Doing - Design, build and improve enterprise-scale data pipelines, platforms and services - Lead complex data engineering work end to end, from problem definition through build and operational use - Work directly with technical and non-technical stakeholders to translate real problems into ...

Lead Data Engineer - London London | Hybrid - Monday to Thursday in the office. Friday work from home Salary | £85,000-£95,000 dependent on experience Ref J13147 Build the function. Lead the team. Stay hands on. Join a fast-growing AI SaaS business where Data Engineering … sits at the heart of the platform. This is an opportunity to join at a pivotal stage of the company's growth. As Lead Data Engineer, you'll shape and scale the Data Engineering function, define engineering standards and build a high-performing team, while remaining ...

Lead Data Engineer (Permanent, London on-site) A high-growth AI software company is looking for a Lead Data Engineer to own and scale the data foundations behind an AI-driven operations platform used by property teams. This is a hands-on, high … ownership role where you'll define the data architecture, set engineering standards and build systems that power product analytics and modern AI capabilities click apply for full job details ...

Lead Data Engineer Azure SQL Python Team Leadership We're partnering with a market-leading, highly regulated organisation to recruit a newly created Lead Data Engineer position. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on data engineering leader to take ownership … growing data function, leading a team while remaining actively involved in technical delivery click apply for full job details ...

Lead Data Engineer (BigQuery Consolidation, Migration & Architecture) Contract Location: Hybrid - London Contract Length: Initial 4-week engagement with extension Day Rate: £700 per day (Outside IR35) Start Date: ASAP An ambitious, data-driven organisation is seeking a highly experienced Lead Data Engineer to assess and potentially lead the consolidation of a complex, fragmented data landscape into a sin click apply for full job details ...

good match for this role due to high levels of interest. JOB DESCRIPTION Shape how hundreds of thousands of UK investors use data to make confident, informed investment decisions. Join a team building modern, cloud-native data platforms that enable analytics, regulatory reporting, and data-driven products … improvement. This role offers meaningful scope to influence platform standards and mentor others while growing your technical and leadership impact. Job summary As a Lead Data Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within Personal Investing, you will design, build, and operate a robust cloud-native data platform ...

Lead Data & Analytic Engineer Job ID: 10147153 Location: London, United Kingdom Business: Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology Date posted: Jul. 07, 2026 Job Summary: Disney Entertainment & ESPN Product & Technology (DEE P&T) brings together the best-in-class product, technology, and commercialization teams to drive … global reach and a strong local presence, DEE P&T helps optimize platforms, resources, and technology to create industry-shaping approaches. The Senior Data & Analytics Engineer role is a unique opportunity to be integral part of the team, providing strategic direction for data‐centric systems, aligning with ...

diverse, ambitious team that celebrates creativity and collaboration. Ready to make your mark? Join us and be part of something bigger. As a Lead Data Engineer (Consultant) at Kainos you will be responsible for designing and developing data processing and data persistence software components … solutions which handle data at scale. Working in agile teams, Lead Data Engineers provide strong development leadership for team members and take responsibility for the quality of the codebase as well as the match to user needs. Your responsibilities will include: Taking responsibility for the development ...

about growing together, hand in hand with the community we serve . About the role We are looking for a highly skilled Lead Data & AI Engineer to join our Data & AI practice and lead the technical implementation of modern Data Products, AI-powered Analytics … Solutions and Intelligence Platforms built on modern cloud data platforms. This is a hands-on technical role focused on designing and implementing production-ready solutions that combine Data Engineering, Analytics and Generative AI capabilities. The successful candidate will act as the technical lead during delivery, translating high ...