Lead Data Engineer
Lead Data Engineer - Fully Remote (UK) - AWS - AI & Machine Learning - Up to £110,000
Are you a Senior Data Engineer looking for the opportunity to own a data function rather than simply contribute to one?
We're working with a high-growth technology business that is scaling rapidly and investing heavily in its data, analytics and AI capabilities. The organisation develops cutting-edge products that combine data, machine learning and AI to help global enterprise clients make better decisions through intelligent, evidence-driven insights.
This is an opportunity to join at a pivotal stage of growth, taking ownership of the company's data platform and helping shape the future direction of its analytics, machine learning and AI capabilities. Initially you'll be a highly influential senior individual contributor, with the opportunity to build and lead a wider data team as the business continues to scale.
You Will Work With
Technologies
- AWS
- Python
- SQL
- Data Warehousing
- Data Lakes
- Data Pipelines
- APIs & Data Services
- Machine Learning Infrastructure
- AI & Machine Learning Systems
- Analytics Engineering
- Data Governance
- Data Observability
- Cloud-Native Architecture
You'll Be Responsible For
- Designing and building scalable cloud-based data platforms.
- Creating robust ETL/ELT pipelines and data services.
- Developing analytical datasets, dashboards and business intelligence solutions.
- Building APIs and trusted data products for enterprise clients.
- Supporting machine learning and AI initiatives through high-quality data architecture.
- Establishing governance, lineage, quality and observability standards across the data estate.
- Working closely with Product, Engineering, Data Science and Leadership teams to influence strategic decisions.
- Helping define the long-term data architecture and operating model of the business.
Benefits
- Up to £110,000 basic salary
- Fully Remote Working (UK)
- Private Medical Insurance
- Annual Team Bonus Scheme
- Long-term incentive opportunities available
- High levels of autonomy and ownership
- Opportunity to build and lead a future Data function
Key Experience
- Strong experience designing and operating production-grade data platforms.
- Advanced SQL and data modelling skills.
- Hands-on AWS experience within modern data environments.
- Experience building scalable ETL/ELT pipelines and cloud-native data solutions.
- Exposure to modern BI and analytics tooling such as Power BI, Tableau, Looker or similar.
- Experience supporting Machine Learning or AI workloads through robust data engineering practices.
- Knowledge of data governance, security, lineage and observability.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to influence technical direction.
- Experience working with large, complex datasets within enterprise environments.
Any experience with Machine Learning, Statistical Modelling, AI Systems, Agentic AI or MLOps would be highly beneficial.
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to join a growing technology organisation where you'll have genuine ownership, influence technical strategy and work on cutting-edge data and AI challenges from day one.
If you're looking for a role that combines Data Engineering, Analytics, AI Enablement and future leadership opportunities, this could be the ideal next step in your career.