Data Engineering & Analytics Team Lead

🚀 Data Engineering & Analytics Team Lead

Remote-first (UK) | Occasional travel to Newcastle

I’m working with my client, a high-growth FinTech SaaS business specialising in payments reconciliation and reporting, who are scaling rapidly and investing heavily in their data function.

They’re looking for a hands-on Data Engineering & Analytics Team Lead to take ownership of a talented team of 6 engineers and play a critical role in delivering mission-critical data and reporting solutions to global clients across the payments ecosystem.

This is a key hire for the business and a genuine opportunity to shape data strategy, influence architecture, and lead from the front in a company where data sits at the heart of the product.

The role is ideal for someone who enjoys staying hands-on while also mentoring others and driving best practice at scale.

You’ll be:

• Leading and developing a high-performing team of data engineers
• Designing and building robust, scalable ELT/ETL pipelines
• Working extensively with Snowflake and Azure
• Partnering closely with Product and Customer Success to deliver real client outcomes
• Playing a central role in defining and evolving the company’s data strategy
• Solving complex data challenges across performance, scalability and reliability
• Translating business requirements into clear, well-estimated technical solutions
• Presenting complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders

What they’re looking for

• 5–8 years’ experience in data engineering / analytics
• 2+ years in a senior or lead role
• Strong experience with Snowflake and Azure (or similar cloud platforms)
• Excellent SQL skills and experience with BI tools (Looker or similar)
• Proficiency in Python, C#, Java or similar
• Proven experience designing and maintaining scalable data platforms
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong stakeholder skills
• Exposure to payments, financial services or regulated environments is a plus, but not essential

If you’re a data leader who wants real ownership, impact and progression in a scaling FinTech, this is a brilliant opportunity.