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  • Opportunity for a Lead Data Engineer to join a market leading Software House company in London
  • Salary up to £150,000 + fantastic benefits including our share options, collaborative working culture and exciting growth opportunities andmore
  • Apply online or contact Chelsea Hackett via


WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

As a Lead Data Engineer, you’ll take ownership of the entire data function — designing, scaling, and optimising the data platform that powers AI-driven products and insights. You’ll lead a small team of data engineers, set technical direction, and shape the company’s data strategy while staying hands-on with modern tooling across pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and data architecture.


WHO WE ARE:

As a recently founded company we develop technology to modernise workflows in the pet care sector. Our platform uses automation and AI to simplify routine tasks, reduce administrative burdens, and improve communication, allowing our professionals to focus more on care. With early funding and industry partnerships, we are gaining traction as an emerging player bringing efficiency and innovation to a traditionally outdated space.


OUR BENEFITS:

  • Private medical insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Share options
  • Exciting growth opportunities
  • And More..


LEAD DATA ENGINEER – ESSTENTIAL SKILLS

  • Proven experience as a Senior or Lead Data Engineer in a fast-scaling tech or data-driven environment
  • Strong proficiency in Python (or Scala/Java) and SQL
  • Deep experience with data pipeline orchestration tools (Airflow, dbt, Dagster, Prefect)
  • Strong knowledge of cloud data platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and data warehousing (Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift)
  • Hands-on experience with streaming technologies (Kafka, Kinesis, or similar)
  • Solid understanding of data modelling, governance, and architecture best practices
  • Familiarity with machine learning pipelines or AI model integration



TO BE CONSIDERED…

Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly . By applying to this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

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