Lead Data Engineer - Remote - UK
About the Role:
We're hiring on behalf of a fast-growing, tech-driven organisation looking for a Lead Data Engineer to take ownership of their data infrastructure. This is a fully remote role open to candidates based anywhere in the UK.
You'll lead the design and development of scalable data pipelines, mentor a small team of engineers, and work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact data solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Architect and maintain robust data pipelines using AWS services (Glue, Lambda, S3, Airflow)
Lead the migration and optimisation of data workflows into Snowflake.
Collaborate with analysts, data scientists, and product teams to deliver clean, reliable data.
Define and enforce best practices in data engineering and governance.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of technical excellenceRequirements:
Proven experience in a Lead or Senior Data Engineering role
Strong hands-on expertise with AWS (Glue, Lambda, S3)
Deep experience with Snowflake as a data warehouse.
Proficiency in Python or Scala for data processing
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Preferably some experience with Terraform and dbt (although these are not essential)
Benefits:
Competitive salary
Performance bonus scheme
100% remote working (UK only)
26 days holiday + Bank holidays + Birthday off
Opportunity for growth and development
Collaborative, forward-thinking team culture
Please Note: This is a permanent role for UK residents only. This role does not offer Sponsorship. You must have the right to work in the UK with no restrictions. Some of our roles may be subject to successful background checks including a DBS and Credit Check.
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