Data Technical Lead

Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global bank in London is looking for a Data Engineering Technical Lead to drive data engineering and automation initiatives. The role involves leading a team, designing enterprise data solutions, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have strong SQL skills and experience in financial services. Competitive package and benefits offered in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Climate action initiatives

Qualifications

• Ability to gather requirements and liaise effectively with business stakeholders.
• Experience in leading teams and mentoring developers.
• Understanding of data pipelines, lineage, automation.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design and deliver enterprise-wide EDM and data solutions.
• Lead and mentor EDM developers, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective delivery.
• Drive data innovation, automation and best practices across EMEA.
• Translate business requirements into functional and technical designs.
• Ensure compliance with SDLC, governance, and risk policies.

Skills

Strong SQL Server or Snowflake skills

Advanced knowledge of low-code/no-code data engineering / ETL tools

Proven delivery experience in Financial Services / Banking sector

Deep understanding of SDLC, systems integration, and data warehousing

Tools

Markit EDM

Informatica

Cloud (AWS / Azure)

Python

PowerShell

BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, SSRS)

Job description

Overview

Data Engineering Technical Lead – Global Investment Bank – London (Hybrid) – Permanent – Excellent Package + Benefits

We are working with one of the world's leading banking groups, who we have partnered with for 15 years. We are seeking an experienced Data Architect / EDM Developer / Data Engineering Lead to join their International Technology team in London.

You will be a key part of the Architecture, Middleware, Data & Enterprise Services (AMD) division, driving data engineering, integration and automation initiatives across MUFG's EMEA banking and securities entities. This is a hands-on leadership role, combining technical expertise with mentoring and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design and deliver enterprise-wide EDM and data solutions.
• Lead and mentor EDM developers, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective delivery.
• Drive data innovation, automation and best practices across EMEA.
• Translate business requirements into functional and technical designs.
• Ensure compliance with SDLC, governance, and risk policies.

Qualifications (Essential)

• Strong SQL Server or Snowflake skills.
• Advanced knowledge of low-code/no-code data engineering / ETL tools – ideally Markit EDM (v19.2+) or similar (e.g. Informatica).
• Proven delivery experience in Financial Services / Banking sector.
• Deep understanding of SDLC, systems integration, and data warehousing.
• Ability to gather requirements and liaise effectively with business stakeholders.

Desirable Skills

• Cloud (AWS / Azure), Python, PowerShell, APIs.
• Data pipelines, lineage, automation.
• BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, SSRS).
• Modern data architectures (lakehouse, data mesh).
• CI/CD, GitHub, Control-M, dbt/Databricks.

This is an opportunity to join a global top-5 bank with long-term stability, world-class resources, and clear career progression routes.

Enterprise Data Architect, EDM Developer, Data Engineering Lead, Data Architect, ETL Developer, Data Solutions Architect, Senior Data Engineer (Financial Services).

Apply today for full details.

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