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Lead Data Engineer - Investment Management | London | Hybrid | Permanent

Salary: Up to £120,000 + bonus

Location: London, UK (Hybrid - WFH & Office)

Industry: Investment Management

Sector: Data

About the Role

A hands-on Lead Data Engineer role within an established investment management firm, where you will take ownership of a new data team and drive innovation in data technology. You will be responsible for defining and implementing data strategy and architecture, building a modern data stack, and leading a team of data professionals to enhance the firm's capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Implement data strategy and architecture
  • Build and maintain a modern data stack, including data lakes, warehouses, and pipelines for data ingestion and processing
  • Ensure the data infrastructure meets the requirements of data science and analytics teams
  • Lead and mentor a growing team of data professionals

Key Experience

  • Extensive background in data engineering roles, ideally within financial services
  • Previous experience leading or managing a technical data team
  • Strong proficiency in SQL and Python (Pandas, NumPy, etc.)
  • Experience with Azure and data architecture, including technologies like Databricks and SQL Server
  • Expertise in SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS

This is an excellent opportunity to lead a data function within a well-established firm, shaping its data strategy and future direction.
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