Lead Data Engineer

📋 Description

• Lead data platform strategy and scalable infrastructure design.
• Own the data engineering roadmap with Head of Data.
• Build robust pipelines for analytics and BI.
• Create a self-serve platform for analysts and stakeholders.
• Drive best practices in testing, monitoring, automation, and reviews.
• Mentor engineers while staying hands-on and impact-focused.

🎯 Requirements

• Software engineer first with data/platform focus.
• Strong software engineering fundamentals.
• Proficient in Python or equivalent production engineering.
• SQL capability; Snowflake experience is a bonus.
• Experience with orchestration frameworks: Dagster, Airflow, Prefect.
• Hands-on with modern data warehouses and cloud infra.

🎁 Benefits

• Private health insurance with optical cover and optional dental.
• Income protection to protect earnings.
• Tenure holiday policy; 30 days after five years.
• Flexible working and a fully supported home office setup.
• Nursery salary sacrifice to help with nursery fees.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for tech and holidays.