Data Engineering Lead

Data Engineering Lead

Hybrid – 1–2 days per week in Old Street, London | £60,000–£70,000 per annum | 18-month FTC (potential to go permanent)

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We're working with Better Society Capital, the UK's leading impact investor, to help them find their first-ever Data Engineering Lead. This is a rare opportunity to build something from the ground up, shaping how data is managed, integrated, and used to drive meaningful social change.

In this hands-on, strategic role, you'll design and develop modern data pipelines using SQL, Python, and Azure/Fabric, while also guiding the wider organisation through their data transformation journey. You'll be the link between technology and the business, understanding needs, building solutions, and championing data-driven decision-making across teams.

They're looking for a self-starter who can bring both technical expertise and strong stakeholder skills, someone who's confident leading conversations, defining standards, and making data accessible to everyone. You'll play a central role in embedding a culture of data excellence within a purpose-led organisation.

Key skills

• Strong experience with SQL for data engineering and transformation
• Proficiency in Python for automating and optimising data processes
• Solid understanding of the Microsoft data stack (Azure / Fabric / Power BI)
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and business analysis capability

Contract: 18-month fixed-term contract (potential to become permanent)

Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 per annum

Location: Hybrid – 1–2 days per week in Old Street, London