Lead Data Engineer

Lead Data Engineer - Fully Remote (UK) - AWS - AI & Machine Learning - Up to £110,000

Are you a Senior Data Engineer looking for the opportunity to own a data function rather than simply contribute to one?

We're working with a high-growth technology business that is scaling rapidly and investing heavily in its data, analytics and AI capabilities. The organisation develops cutting-edge products that combine data, machine learning and AI to help global enterprise clients make better decisions through intelligent, evidence-driven insights.

This is an opportunity to join at a pivotal stage of growth, taking ownership of the company's data platform and helping shape the future direction of its analytics, machine learning and AI capabilities. Initially you'll be a highly influential senior individual contributor, with the opportunity to build and lead a wider data team as the business continues to scale.

You Will Work With

Technologies

• AWS
• Python
• SQL
• Data Warehousing
• Data Lakes
• Data Pipelines
• APIs & Data Services
• Machine Learning Infrastructure
• AI & Machine Learning Systems
• Analytics Engineering
• Data Governance
• Data Observability
• Cloud-Native Architecture

You'll Be Responsible For

• Designing and building scalable cloud-based data platforms.
• Creating robust ETL/ELT pipelines and data services.
• Developing analytical datasets, dashboards and business intelligence solutions.
• Building APIs and trusted data products for enterprise clients.
• Supporting machine learning and AI initiatives through high-quality data architecture.
• Establishing governance, lineage, quality and observability standards across the data estate.
• Working closely with Product, Engineering, Data Science and Leadership teams to influence strategic decisions.
• Helping define the long-term data architecture and operating model of the business.

Benefits

• Up to £110,000 basic salary
• Fully Remote Working (UK)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Annual Team Bonus Scheme
• Long-term incentive opportunities available
• High levels of autonomy and ownership
• Opportunity to build and lead a future Data function

Key Experience

• Strong experience designing and operating production-grade data platforms.
• Advanced SQL and data modelling skills.
• Hands-on AWS experience within modern data environments.
• Experience building scalable ETL/ELT pipelines and cloud-native data solutions.
• Exposure to modern BI and analytics tooling such as Power BI, Tableau, Looker or similar.
• Experience supporting Machine Learning or AI workloads through robust data engineering practices.
• Knowledge of data governance, security, lineage and observability.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to influence technical direction.
• Experience working with large, complex datasets within enterprise environments.

Any experience with Machine Learning, Statistical Modelling, AI Systems, Agentic AI or MLOps would be highly beneficial.

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to join a growing technology organisation where you'll have genuine ownership, influence technical strategy and work on cutting-edge data and AI challenges from day one.

If you're looking for a role that combines Data Engineering, Analytics, AI Enablement and future leadership opportunities, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

Apply now or send your CV directly to be considered.