Lead Data Engineer – Oliver Bernard
We are partnering with a fast‑growing AdTech scale‑up that places data at the centre of everything they do. The role is a hands‑on Lead Data Engineer who will design, build and optimise a cloud‑native data platform that powers real‑time analytics and machine learning pipelines.
Key Responsibilities
* Line‑manage a small team of three engineers, setting technical direction and fostering a culture of continuous delivery.
* Owner‑ship end‑to‑end data pipelines using GCP services, Kubernetes, DBT, Airflow and BigQuery.
* Design, develop and maintain high‑performance streaming and batch pipelines that ingest and transform data at scale.
* Collaborate with Data Scientists, Product and Engineering teams to deliver insight and new product features.
* Drive best‑practice standards for data quality, governance, security and observability.
Required Experience & Skills
* Strong background in building production data platforms (Python, SQL, GCP, Kubernetes).
* Hands‑on experience with Airflow, DBT, BigQuery and real‑time streaming pipelines.
* Proven experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex data products.
* Excellent problem‑solving skills, ownership and passion for data.
Compensation
£100k‑£130k + bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.
Working Arrangement
Hybrid, 3 days a week in Central London (London, England).
Eligibility
Applicants must be UK based; visa sponsorship is not available.
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