19 of 19 Lead Data Engineer Jobs in the South East

Lead Data Engineer - London/Hybrid (3days per week onsite) - Up £120K + 10% Bonus TogetherWeTech is hiring a Lead Data Engineer for our exciting iGaming scale-up. As a Lead Data Engineer, you'll be an integral hire in the … company's transition to bringing all its tech in-house. This means, becoming their first-ever Lead Data Engineer, designing and building robust, scalable, and high-performance real-time data. Key Benefits: 10% Bonus Private Health Insurance Personal development training budget Quarterly rewards Annual trips for company … conferences Key Requirements & Responsibilities: Design, develop, and optimise real-time data pipelines and infrastructure. Build efficient data models for real-time analytics. Proven experience in managing real-time data pipelines across multiple initiatives. Expertise in distributed streaming platforms (Kafka, Spark Streaming, Flink). Experience with GCP (preferred More ❯

Lead Data Engineer Remote UK £75,000 - £90,000 + Progression + Pension An excellent opportunity awaits an experienced Data Engineer/Architect looking for a hands-on lead role where you will take ownership of and lead the data solutions, with … This company is an established business focused on operational and management solutions, specialising in monitoring services. In this role, you will join the existing data team and lead the design, build, and delivery of the company's data solutions. You will take ownership of the data architecture, including modelling and warehousing, and work closely with senior stakeholders to define data strategy, governance, and structure. This is a remote position based in the UK. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working in the Azure Data stack, with Azure Data Factory and Azure More ❯

Job Title: Lead Data Engineer (AWS) Business Unit/Segment: Data Management/Analytics Location: London, United Kingdom (Flexible hybrid working) Employment Type: Permanent - Salary -£80k to £100k Summary of the Role: A leading global data and AI company is looking for a Lead Data Engineer to join their Data & Analytics team. This individual will drive data integration initiatives across client engagements, offering technical leadership and guidance to a team of Data Engineers. The role involves contributing to solution design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of scalable data platforms using AWS services. You’ll collaborate closely with stakeholders, design robust data architectures, and implement enterprise-grade data solutions, all while promoting a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous development. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, test, and deploy data integration pipelines in AWS using services like More ❯

Lead Data Engineer ( Databricks ) London - Hybrid - Remote Permanent £100,000 - £130,000 plus up to 20% bonus based on performance and commercial contribution About the Role We’re looking for a Lead Data Engineer to spearhead some of our clients most strategic Databricks engagements. … key hire to support our clients expanding Databricks practice, to build capacity for future growth. What You’ll Be Doing Act as the technical lead on client engagements, owning design and delivery of data solutions in Databricks. Architect robust, scalable data platforms using the medallion architecture. Translate … business requirements into scalable workflows, advising on data governance, quality, and security. Design and implement complex data pipelines using tools like Delta Live Tables (DLT) and Unity Catalog. Guide teams in implementing best practices across engineering, DevOps, and model deployment. Support pre-sales activity, including shaping proposals, estimates More ❯

Lead Data Engineer - Hybrid working 3 days per week onsite As a Lead Data Engineer, you’ll be instrumental in driving innovation through advanced analytics, AI, cloud technologies, and data science. You will help build a new Data & Analytics function and unified … data platform. Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute a data engineering strategy that aligns with organisational goals and technological advancements. Design and implement a scalable, reliable, and cost-efficient modern cloud data platform. Build and maintain robust ETL/ELT pipelines for processing and managing large volumes of … structured and unstructured data. Create and manage Power BI dashboards, reports, and data models to provide strategic insights. Integrate cutting-edge technologies like AI, real-time analytics, and automation into our data infrastructure. Lead operational AI initiatives, including the development of machine learning models for predictive analytics. More ❯

LEAD DATA ENGINEER LONDON £85,000 THE COMPANY This music licensing organization operates in the UK and internationally, ensuring artists and creators are paid fairly for the use of their music. They company plays a vital role in the global music ecosystem, helping to protect intellectual property … rights and support members through royalties and licensing fees. THE ROLE As a Senior Data Engineer, you will drive the development of the company’s data architecture, supporting automation and enhancing the platform to streamline data access and functionality. You will collaborate with various teams to … and mentor junior engineers, ensuring smooth project execution and improving platform capabilities. Specifically, you can expect to be involved in the following: Leading the data architecture Designing and implementing Python scripts for Snowflake features Managing CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and supporting deployment Mentoring junior engineers and reviewing More ❯

Lead Data Engineer - Data Bricks-Azure Synapse- Hybrid-£90,000 plus bonus Job Description We are looking for an experienced and motivated Data & Analytics Lead to join our team. You will work on exciting projects with cutting-edge technologies and lead and shape … the organization’s data strategy. What You Will Be Doing Leveraging Databricks, Azure Synapse, and Power BI, you will drive the development of scalable data solutions while ensuring a culture of learning and excellence. You will build strong partnerships with business stakeholders to understand needs and deliver actionable … insights. This role requires a deep understanding of modern data platforms, analytics tools, and cloud technologies. Key Responsibilities Lead Data Initiatives: Manage and oversee data engineering and analytics projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Data Engineering: Utilize Databricks for data transformation, analytics, and machine More ❯

Lead AWS Data Engineer 📍 City of London (Hybrid: Around 2-3 office days per week) 💰 Salary: Up to £120,000 🏦 Industry: FinTech/RegTech A 200-employee data and technology company specialising in Regulatory Technology (RegTech) are looking for a Lead AWS Data Engineer. … They develop products that enhance data quality and help financial institutions navigate regulatory compliance. The Role The Lead Data Engineer will provide technical leadership to a small team of Data Engineers (onshore & offshore), driving the design, implementation, and optimisation of scalable data solutions in … AWS. Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of onshore and offshore Data Engineers, driving technical growth and ensuring effective collaboration. Design, develop, and optimise scalable data pipelines and infrastructure using AWS (Glue, Athena, Redshift, Kinesis, Step Functions, Lake Formation). Utilise PySpark for distributed data More ❯

Lead Data Engineer – AdTech - GCP, Python, SQL Oliver Bernard are currently working with an AdTech & Marketing SME, based in London, who are organically growing their Data function and looking to add an experienced Lead level engineer to spearhead their existing team of Mid and … Snr Level Data Engineers. This role presents a great opportunity for someone looking for the opportunity to develop and build a tight knit team, in an environment where you'll be provided with the autonomy to lead from the front, drive best practices across, and really make things … your own. To be considered for this position, the following experience is required: Strong technical leadership (minimum of 2-3 years at Lead level) Experience across GCP and Google Suite (eg. BigQuery, Google Consul etc) Strong history of Data Engineering and Backend Development with Python Hands-on experience More ❯

Lead Data Platform Engineer – GCP £95,000 per annum London (Hybrid) La Fosse have partnered with a very well-established brand who are looking to hire a hands-on Lead Data Engineer to join an industry-leading team . This is a fantastic opportunity … to step into a high-impact role within a forward-thinking data environment. What You’ll Be Doing: Leading a small team of engineers, providing mentorship and technical guidance. Taking ownership of the health and stability of a widely used data platform. Managing and improving a heavy Airflow … excellent communication skills and strong problem-solving ability. Experienced in line management , team leadership, and technical mentoring. Confident working in a modern cloud-based data ecosystem. If you're interested in this Lead Data Engineering role, apply now! We’re looking for a skilled engineer ready More ❯

Lead Data Engineer - up to £95k - West London, Hybrid Do you want to join a data team that is investing in technology and looking to innovate? Are you the sort of person who can help take data functions to the next level? Are you looking … to step up into a Lead position? If the answer is yes then this tech business will be for you. The product in for this business is data, meaning your department is the most important in the company. At the heart of this company is the data they sell, data from the real estate and property sector which is sold B2B to retailers, financial services, telecoms, utilities and more. With advanced AI and Machine Learning models that make predictions that are very accurate, these businesses are getting ahead of their competition using this data. This More ❯

Lead Data Engineer (Python) | £90,000 - £110,000 | Hybrid | HealthTech An exciting AI HealthTech start-up, featured in the Sunday Times and BBC News who are rapidly growing across the UK, Europe and US are looking for YOU! This is a key role, as Lead Data Engineer you will own the entire data function, implementing best practices, processes and lead on a major migration as well as growing the Data Engineering team. The stack you will work across includes Python, Airflow, Snowflake, Postgres, AWS, Ansible and Terraform. They offer a tech … opportunity to work for a mission led start up at the forefront of AI, ML and computer vision within healthcare. What do I need? · Data Engineering experience with Python · Experience with Snowflake Prior experience working in a senior or leadership capacity What else is on offer? · Hybrid Working · Personal More ❯

Data Integration Lead Engineer (Mortgages) London, Swindon, Bournemouth or Northampton office Hybrid role - x2 days on site/x3 Work from home You will be an integration data lead for all initiatives in the integration space for Mortgages supporting strategic roadmap, reliability, best practice adoption … which have our customers and colleagues at heart. You will be accountable for end-to-end delivery of the agreed roadmap that supports our Data Integration and Migration Strategy. You will work closely with Principal engineers and the architecture team to provide thought leadership to our Engineering teams. As … a Lead Engineer you will ensure our systems and platforms are designed, developed and tested in a resilient and secure manner, aligned to strategy, ensuring we’re applying good engineering practices and principals. This role is within The Mortgages CIO function. Mortgages are primarily provided via brokers, through More ❯

Lead Data Platform Engineer (Databricks) 📍 UK-Based | Hybrid/Flexible Working 💰 £100k-£120k + package 💼 Top-Tier Consultancy | Enterprise Data Transformation | Cloud-Native Platforms We’re working with a top-tier consultancy delivering large-scale data and digital transformation across regulated industries. They are seeking … a Lead Data Platform Engineer to take ownership of the design, build, and leadership of modern data platforms, with a strong focus on Databricks and cloud-native tooling. This is a hands-on technical leadership role — ideal for someone who’s equally comfortable designing robust data architectures, leading engineering teams, and engaging in strategic conversations around delivery, best practices, and platform evolution. 🔧 Key Responsibilities Lead the design and delivery of production-grade, cloud-native data platforms Work across multiple concurrent projects, setting direction and ensuring engineering excellence Collaborate with stakeholders, including involvement in More ❯

Lead Data Integration Engineer Department: Data Platform team Are you an experienced Data Integration Engineer with a passion for data? At Laing O'Rourke, we have an opportunity to move away from a traditional strategy and try something new. Sound interesting? Then keep … engineering, and platform teams. You will be an expert on requirements capture to provide strategic guidance. This includes the integration design to take a lead role in analysing and designing integrations. What to expect in the role: Working closely with the Integration Platform Owner and development team for efficient … knowledge of automation and testing techniques to ensure quality throughout development. Collaborate with teams internationally across the Laing O'Rourke hubs. Work with the data team to efficiently and effectively move data across platforms. Maintain documentation and design configurations. Ability to identify and develop patterns to use across More ❯

Lead Data Engineer – Help Shape the Future of Mental Health Research Are you a hands-on leader who loves crafting clean architecture and mentoring engineers how to do the same? Do you enjoy building data pipelines that actually scale? Are you seeking a challenge as well … as a mission that matters? Join a health-focused data team working at the intersection of research, AI and engineering. You’ll be the right hand to the Head of Engineering, helping elevate the team’s technical maturity, drive best practices and build something meaningful. 🛠️ What you'll do … Lead and mentor a junior-heavy team of data engineers Build and scale robust pipelines using Spark, Kafka and Delta Lake Define test-driven, documented and repeatable engineering practices Work closely with AI, research and DevOps to deliver products and insights Handle sensitive health data (PII) and More ❯

A leading UK consultancy is seeking an experienced Lead Data Engineer to join their growing team. This role is ideal for a technically strong, hands-on professional with proven experience designing and delivering modern data solutions-particularly within AWS environments-and leading technical teams. What You … ll Do: Design and build scalable data solutions using AWS services (Redshift, Glue, S3, Step Functions). Lead the development of robust ETL/ELT workflows with AWS Glue and Python. Manage and mentor Data Engineers and Analysts across multiple projects. Collaborate with DevOps to maintain CI …/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub, AWS tools). Align data strategy with business goals through close client collaboration. Engage with senior stakeholders to define and deliver data-driven architecture. What You Bring: Degree in IT or a related technical field (minimum 2:1 classification). Eligibility for SC More ❯

world-class delivery. We want to continue to grow our team with people just like you! About the Role We're building out our Data Engineering practice across multiple levels. Depending on your experience and aspirations, you could be contributing as a key team member, leading a dedicated team … or taking on principal engineer responsibilities across multiple teams and larger strategic projects. The role and responsibilities will be tailored to your experience level and our organisational needs. We are Software Engineers who use SDLC best practices to build scalable, re-usable data solutions to help clients use … their data to gain insights, drive decisions, and deliver business value. Clients engage BJSS to take on their complex challenges, looking to us to help deliver results against their business-critical needs which means we get to work with a wide range of tools and technologies and there are More ❯

I'm working with a key client of ours here at TRG who are looking to grow out their Data & Analytics function. My client are globally renowned for being a leader within their relative field. Whilst they are a very well recognised house hold brand, they are also known … tech enthusiasts to bring out the best in technology by utilising the latest technologies available on the market. This role is sat within the Data engineering team. Whilst this is a lead role, the expectation is that this is very much about leading from the front and being … through both WFH options and flexi working hours. Experience required... Expert in Snowflake Strong DBT experience Strong Airflow experience Expert knowledge and understanding of Data Warehousing Strong AWS experience More ❯