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Lead Data Engineer (GCP)

Are you ready to lead cutting-edge data solutions that drive smarter pricing, market analysis, and investment strategies? Join a leader in its field, working alongside a passionate, highly skilled team with sustainability at the core of everything they do.

What You'll Do:

  • Take ownership of the end-to-end design and development of scalable, cloud-based data infrastructure, with a primary focus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the existing team of two data engineers
  • Build and optimise robust data pipelines with Python, Snowflake, and Databricks, ensuring seamless integration into business processes.
  • Drive CI/CD best practices to maintain reliability and efficiency in all aspects of the data engineering lifecycle.
  • Deliver actionable insights by developing data models that support pricing decisions, market analysis, and investment strategies.

What You'll Bring:

  • Deep expertise in GCP- you'll bring hands-on experience with GCP tools such as BigQuery, Dataflow, and Cloud Functions.
  • Proficiency in Python, SQL, and modern data engineering tools, plus familiarity with JavaScript for cross-functional collaboration.
  • A strong background in Snowflake and Databricks to support scalable data solutions.
  • Leadership skills, with experience mentoring a team, and the ability to inspire and grow talent.
  • A commercially minded approach, with the ability to align data solutions to business priorities and outcomes.

What’s On Offer:

  • Salary: £90,000 - £110,000 (depending on experience).
  • Benefits: Competitive bonus, private medical cover, pension, and a collaborative team culture.
  • Work Policy: Hybrid model with three days onsite at the company's modern, well-connected London office.
  • Progression: Room to grow into more senior roles as the team and organisation scale.
  • Impact: Work at the heart of data-driven decision-making for a company that is not only a leader in its field but also puts sustainability at the centre of its strategy.

Key Information:

Job Title:Lead Data Engineer

Location:London

Work Policy:Hybrid (3 days a week onsite)

Salary:£90,000 - £110,000

Benefits:Bonus, private medical cover, pension, collaborative team culture

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