Lead Data Engineer - London (Hybrid, 3 days) - Banking/Finance
About the Company: We are a rapidly growing financial technology firm challenging traditional banking models. Our mission is to empower businesses with innovative, data-driven lending solutions. We believe in leveraging modern technology to build a more efficient and responsive financial ecosystem.
The Opportunity: We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Lead Data Engineer to join our expanding data and analytics team. This is a crucial role where you will be responsible for defining the technical strategy, guiding architectural decisions, and leading a team of talented data engineers. You will be at the forefront of building a scalable and secure data infrastructure that drives our core business functions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Set the technical direction and standards for the data engineering function.
* Lead and mentor a squad of 4-6 data engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
* Design, build, and maintain robust data pipelines and data models to support analytics, reporting, and machine learning initiatives.
* Develop and manage a reliable data platform using a modern data stack.
* Enhance data governance, security, and quality across the organization.
* Implement a "you build it, you run it" DevOps culture, taking ownership of the entire lifecycle of your team's services.
Skills and Experience:
* Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in data engineering.
* At least 2 years of experience in a technical leadership or management role.
* Deep expertise in modern data stacks and cloud environments, with hands-on experience in tools such as:
* Data transformation: DBT (Data Build Tool)
* Data warehousing: BigQuery or similar
* Workflow orchestration: Airflow
* Infrastructure as Code: Terraform
* Cloud Platforms: Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Amazon Web Services (AWS)
* Strong software engineering fundamentals, including proficiency in Python, SQL, and DevOps practices.
* Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment with a focus on delivering outcomes.
What We Offer:
* A competitive salary and equity package.
* Comprehensive benefits, including generous holiday allowance and enhanced family leave policies.
* Support for professional development and continuous learning.
* A collaborative and dynamic work environment.
If you're a Data Engineer and this opportunity looks interesting then please apply and we will be in touch with more details.