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Department:Technology

Employment Type:Permanent - Full Time

Location:London

Description

We are looking for an experienced Lead Data Engineer to join our growing team and play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining our data infrastructure. You will work with large-scale datasets, optimise data pipelines, and drive innovation within our cloud-based data architecture.

As a Lead Data Engineer, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable and efficient data solutions. You will take ownership of our data platforms, ensure best practices in data governance, and support the wider business in leveraging data effectively.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain robust ETL processes for large-scale datasets (500,000+ customers).
  • Develop and optimise SQL queries, ensuring performance and efficiency.
  • Work closely with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
  • Manage cloud-based data infrastructure, preferably in AWS (S3, Athena, Lambda).
  • Maintain and enhance Microsoft SQL Server technologies (SSRS, SSIS, SSAS).
  • Document processes, data pipelines, and best practices to ensure clarity and maintainability.
  • Mentor junior data engineers and ensure high coding standards across the team.
  • Contribute to the strategic roadmap for data architecture and technology improvements.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience working with large relational databases (500,000+ customers).
  • Strong Python skills for data manipulation and automation.
  • Deep understanding of relational database concepts (data types, joins, sub-queries, primary/foreign keys, indexing, normalisation).
  • Experience with Microsoft SQL Server technologies (SSRS, SSIS, SSAS).
  • Proficiency in cloud technologies, preferably AWS (S3, Athena, Lambda).
  • Ability to translate non-technical business requirements into effective technical specifications.
  • Proven ability to produce clear and structured documentation for data processes.

Benefits

  • Annual Leave: 25 days + bank holidays
  • Ability to buy and sell holiday days as well as the ability to bank days (tenure dependent)
  • Flexible working options: we are operating a hybrid working model with 3 days a week from the office
  • Pension: Hargreaves Lansdown - 6% matched contribution
  • Employee share scheme
  • Generous family friendly cover
  • Private healthcare - Bupa
  • Income protection
  • Critical illness cover
  • Life insurance cover
  • Dental cover
  • Optical cover
  • Yulife app for access to employee wellbeing and discounts
  • Perks at Work, cashback/discount shopping site
  • Employee referral scheme
  • Salary sacrifice program which includes cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme and season ticket loans
  • Volunteering program
  • Company events i.e. Christmas party, all-company event and other social/hosted events during the year (we have an active social committee!)
  • Team socials


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