Data Technical Lead | London

Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking group in London seeks a Data Technical Lead to join their International Technology team. The candidate will architect and deliver enterprise-wide data solutions, lead EDM developers, and drive innovation. Essential skills include strong SQL and experience with low-code data engineering tools. This role offers a unique opportunity for career progression within a global top-5 bank.

Benefits

Clear career progression routes

World-class resources

Long-term stability

Qualifications

• Experience with low-code/no-code data engineering tools is essential.
• Strong SQL skills required for data management and engineering.
• Experience in Financial Services or Banking is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and deliver enterprise-wide EDM and data solutions.
• Lead and mentor EDM developers for quality delivery.
• Drive data innovation and automation across EMEA.

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

Ability to gather requirements and liaise effectively with business stakeholders

Tools

Markit EDM (v19.2+)

Informatica

AWS

Azure

PowerShell

Job description

Job Title

Data Technical Lead

Location

London, United Kingdom

Employment Type

Permanent

Overview

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 our clients EMEA banking and securities entities.

Key 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 & Experience – 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.

Benefits

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

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