Lead Data Engineer

Peregrine
London
1 month ago
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At Peregrine, were always seeking Specialist Talent that have the ideal mix of skills, experience, and attitude, to place with our vast array of clients. From Project Change Professionals in large government organisations to Software Developers in the private sector

we are always in search of the best talent to place, now.

How Specialist Talent Works:At Peregrine, we find the best talent for our clients. Unlike traditional contractors, where you are hired by the client, you remain a permanent employee of Peregrine, with access to all our standard benefits:

A Permanent Position in a Market-Leading Workforce Solutions companyLife Assurance5% annual bonusPension Scheme

Employer matched to 5%Voluntary Benefits

Health Cash Plan, Dental, Will Writing etcAnnual Leave

23 days rising to 27 with length of serviceSick Pay

Increasing with length of service

Are you an experienced

Lead Data Engineer

with a passion for AI,

LLMs , and cutting-edge analytics? Do you thrive in a

start-up environment , leading teams and building scalable data solutions?

We are

looking for a

Lead Data Engineer

to drive our data strategy, manage a small team, and help shape the future of AI-driven analytics.

What Youll Do:Lead & mentor

a team of junior data engineersDesign, build & optimize

scalable data pipelines

and ETL processesWork with

LLMs, vector databases, and real-time data processingDevelop and deploy machine learning models with

PythonArchitect

data solutions

on cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)Ensure data integrity, security, and high performanceCollaborate with data scientists & engineers to deliver AI-driven insights

What Were Looking For:Strong experience in data engineering

& leading small teamsProficiency in

Python

and experience with

ML/AI-driven

workflowsDeep understanding of

LLMs (GPT, BERT, etc.)

and their applicationsExpertise in

SQL/NoSQL databases , data lakes & data warehousesExperience in

cloud platforms

(AWS, GCP, Azure) & containerizationFamiliarity with

MLOps, CI/CD , and modern data stackStartup mindset

hands-on, adaptable, and comfortable in fast-paced environments

Why Join Peregrine?Lead & shape

the data strategy in a high-growth AI-driven start-upWork on

cutting-edge LLMs & AI-powered analyticsCareer growth

take ownership & drive innovationHybrid working

3 days in our Central London officeApply Now!

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