Senior Data Engineer (GCP/Platform)

Build and own a GCP data platform in a high-impact, early-stage business

• £100K plus equity in a well-funded Series A start-up.
• Own and shape a GCP data platform (BigQuery, Airflow, dbt).
• Real progression into a future leadership role.

We’re working with an early-stage, well-funded tech-led start-up. They’re looking for a Senior Data Platform Engineer to take ownership of their growing platform and help scale it as the business expands globally.

What you’ll be doing

This is a key hire for the business, with real ownership from day one and scope to grow into a broader leadership role as the company scales; You’ll sit at the centre of a highly technical team of scientists and engineers, taking ownership of a growing data platform and evolving it as the business scales. This is a hands-on role where you’ll build, improve and own pipelines, internal tools and platform services end-to-end.

As Senior Data Platform Engineer, you’ll take full ownership of the existing data platform and evolve it as the business grows. You’ll work across backend services, cloud infrastructure, and internal tools. A big part of the role is turning experimental workflows and scripts into reliable, production-ready systems that scientists can trust and use daily.

You’ll manage and extend a GCP-first platform, working with tools like BigQuery, Airflow, dbt, and and so much more. Sound like you?

What experience you’ll need to apply

• Strong Data Engineering experience in a cloud environment
• Hands-on experience with GCP (& BigQuery)
• Experience building data pipelines (Airflow, dbt or similar)
• Strong Python skills (production pipelines or backend work)
• Solid SQL and data modelling

Nice to have:

• Terraform or infrastructure exposure
• Experience building internal tools or working cross-functionally
• Comfortable working in a start-up or scaling environment is a bonus
• Bonus points if you’ve worked with React, FastAPI, or in scientific or energy domains

What you’ll get in return

The role offers a salary of up to £100,000 DOE, alongside equity in a growing business with long-term ambition. You’ll be joining at a key stage, with strong recent funding and a clear path towards further investment. You’ll be required to go into the London office three times per week.

What's next?

If this sounds like something you’d enjoy, please apply and we’ll come back to you ASAP!