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Lead Data Engineer - Up to 130k

Oliver Bernard
City of London
3 days ago
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Lead Data Engineer - Python, SQL, GCP, Kubernetes, DBT, Airflow and BigQurey

OB have partnered with a leading scale-up business in the AdTech space, where Data is at the forefront of everything they do, and they are currently hiring for a Lead Data Engineer to join their team and work on the development of their Data platform.

This will be a hands-on role but you will line manage a small team of 3 Engineers, where the long-term plan of this team is to grow and this is a great opportunity to progress in a scaling business.

This role requires candidates to come with hands on experience working in Data heavy environments, with Real-Time Data Pipelines, Distributed Streaming Pipelines and strong knowledge of Cloud Environments.

Lead Data Engineer - Python, SQL, GCP, Kubernetes, DBT, Airflow and BigQurey

Key Skills and Experience:

Python, SQL, GCP, Kubernetes, DBT, Airflow and BigQurey

Prior experience working as a Lead Engineer or Tech Lead

Pays 100k-130k + bonus and a great benefits package

Hybrid working, 3-days a week in Central London

To be considered, you must be UK based and unfortunately visa sponsorship is unavailable

2-stage interview process!

Lead Data Engineer - Python, SQL, GCP, Kubernetes, DBT, Airflow and BigQurey

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