AI-Driven Data Platform Lead - Hybrid London

Synchro

Greater London

Hybrid

GBP 65,000 - 105,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

Synchro is seeking a Data Engineer to lead the evolution of an existing data platform in London. You will work across teams to influence strategy, design scalable data architecture and apply AI to redefine how modern data teams operate.

The role requires advanced SQL, data modelling and hands-on dbt experience, plus work with BigQuery and BI tools such as Power BI, Looker, Qlik, Preset or Superset. Hybrid work in Clapham with 2–3 days in the office weekly and prior ecommerce/retail experience is

Qualifications

  • Extensive Data Engineer experience across teams to influence strategy and design scalable data architecture.
  • Advanced SQL and data modelling skills with hands-on dbt experience.
  • Experience with modern cloud data warehouses (BigQuery) and BI platforms (Power BI, Looker, Qlik, Preset or Superset).
  • Ecommerce/retail or fashion experience is a plus.
  • Strong stakeholder management and ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the evolution of the existing data platform and influence strategy across teams.
  • Design scalable data architectures and apply AI to redefine how data teams operate.
  • Collaborate across data platform architecture, customer insight, machine learning and commercial strategy.

Skills

Advanced SQL
Data modelling
Python
AI tools / AI-assisted development
Cross-functional collaboration
Stakeholder management

Tools

dbt
BigQuery
Power BI
Looker
Qlik
Preset
Superset

Job description

Synchro is seeking a Data Engineer to lead the evolution of an existing data platform in London. You will work across teams to influence strategy, design scalable data architecture and apply AI to redefine how modern data teams operate.

The role requires advanced SQL, data modelling and hands-on dbt experience, plus work with BigQuery and BI tools such as Power BI, Looker, Qlik, Preset or Superset. Hybrid work in Clapham with 2–3 days in the office weekly and prior ecommerce/retail experience is

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