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Lead Data Engineer

ManpowerGroup
City of London
5 days ago
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Job Title: Lead Data Engineer

Location: London (Hybrid)

Contract: 6 Months (Potential Extension)

Start Date: ASAP


About the Client

Our client is transforming their industry by replacing cigarettes with innovative, smoke-free alternatives. They are leveraging technology, data, and AI to drive a global shift toward a smoke-free world. This is a fast-paced, high-impact environment, perfect for candidates who are strategic, independent, and excited to work at the forefront of data and AI innovation


The Role

We are looking for a skilled Data Engineer to design, build, and optimize enterprise-scale data pipelines and cloud platforms. You will translate business and AI/ML requirements into robust, scalable solutions while collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams and external vendors.


As a key member of the data architecture you will:

  • Build and orchestrate data pipelines across Snowflake and AWS environments.
  • Apply data modeling, warehousing, and architecture principles (Kimball/Inmon).
  • Develop pipeline programming using Python, Spark, and SQL; integrate APIs for seamless workflows.
  • Support Machine Learning and AI initiatives, including NLP, Computer Vision, Time Series, and LLMs.
  • Implement MLOps, CI/CD pipelines, data testing, and quality frameworks.
  • Act as an AI super-user, applying prompt engineering and creating AI artifacts.
  • Work independently while providing clear justification for technical decisions.


Key Skills & Experience

  • Strong experience in data pipeline development and orchestration.
  • Proficient with cloud platforms (Snowflake, AWS fundamentals).
  • Solid understanding of data architecture, warehousing, and modeling.
  • Programming expertise: Python, Spark, SQL, API integration.
  • Knowledge of ML/AI frameworks, MLOps, and advanced analytics concepts.
  • Experience with CI/CD, data testing frameworks, and versioning strategies.
  • Ability to work effectively in multi-team, vendor-integrated environments.


Why This Role

  • Join a global, transformative initiative shaping a smoke-free future.
  • Work with cutting-edge cloud, AI, and data technologies.
  • Opportunity to influence technical and strategic decisions across enterprise data delivery.
  • Dynamic, innovative environment where your work has real business impact.

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