Data Engineer, Lead

Lead Data Engineer - London (Hybrid, 3 days) - Banking/Finance

About the Company: We are a rapidly growing financial technology firm challenging traditional banking models. Our mission is to empower businesses with innovative, data-driven lending solutions. We believe in leveraging modern technology to build a more efficient and responsive financial ecosystem.

The Opportunity: We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Lead Data Engineer to join our expanding data and analytics team. This is a crucial role where you will be responsible for defining the technical strategy, guiding architectural decisions, and leading a team of talented data engineers. You will be at the forefront of building a scalable and secure data infrastructure that drives our core business functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set the technical direction and standards for the data engineering function.
• Lead and mentor a squad of 4-6 data engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Design, build, and maintain robust data pipelines and data models to support analytics, reporting, and machine learning initiatives.
• Develop and manage a reliable data platform using a modern data stack.
• Enhance data governance, security, and quality across the organization.
• Implement a "you build it, you run it" DevOps culture, taking ownership of the entire lifecycle of your team's services.

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in data engineering.
• At least 2 years of experience in a technical leadership or management role.
• Deep expertise in modern data stacks and cloud environments, with hands-on experience in tools such as:
• Data transformation: DBT (Data Build Tool)
• Data warehousing: BigQuery or similar
• Workflow orchestration: Airflow
• Infrastructure as Code: Terraform
• Cloud Platforms: Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Strong software engineering fundamentals, including proficiency in Python, SQL, and DevOps practices.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment with a focus on delivering outcomes.

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary and equity package.
• Comprehensive benefits, including generous holiday allowance and enhanced family leave policies.
• Support for professional development and continuous learning.
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment.

If you're a Data Engineer and this opportunity looks interesting then please apply and we will be in touch with more details.