Lead Analytics Engineer

Remote Worker LTD.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Funding Circle is seeking a data engineer in London (hybrid) to own the data modelling strategy, set standards, and drive governance. You will shape the backend data layer, build scalable models, and collaborate with product and analytics teams from day one.

You will implement star schemas, promote best practices with SQL, dbt, Python, and Pyspark, and mentor colleagues to raise data capabilities across the organisation. Join a fintech team building impact.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in SQL / Python / Pyspark and related data processing
• Strong data modelling: ER and dimensional modelling
• Experience with cloud data warehousing (Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery) and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP or Azure)
• Familiarity with Tableau
• Excellent communication and problem-solving to translate business requirements into technical specifications
• Ability to architect AI solutions and automated systems aligned with our mission
• Act as a technical bridge and mentor to scale data capabilities across the company

Responsibilities

• Owns the data modelling strategy, sets standards for data modelling, transformations, and governance.
• Leads the design and implementation of new features, such as the creation of a new star schema and other best practices to optimise data usability.
• Sets best practices and standards on how we use SQL & dbt / Python / Pyspark and/or other languages to solve business problems.
• Becomes an expert in the business subject area the team are working on, holding expertise on both the business requirements as well as the technical implementation.
• Delivers high quality code, provides technical mentorship and ensures the team is building scalable, maintainable data models.
• Co-owns the backlog with the Engineering Manager and helps to break down technical requirements.]

Skills

SQL

Python

Pyspark

dbt

Airflow

Entity-Relationship modelling

Dimensional modelling

Cloud Data Warehousing

Snowflake

Databricks

BigQuery

AWS

GCP

Azure

Tableau

Communication skills

Tools

dbt

Airflow

Snowflake

Databricks

BigQuery

Job description

Wers on a mission to back the UKs small businesses like no one else

Small businesses are the backbone of the economy, and were here to help them win. Weve built a platform that uses clever data to get them the funding they need in minutes, not weeks.

At Funding Circle, we have the restless energy of a fintech start-up with the stability of a public company. Its a unique mix that gives Circlers the autonomy to take ownership and the scale to make an impact that truly counts.

Were a high-performing team that chooses to lift each other up. We challenge, we champion, and we have each others backs - because we know that when we stand together, we move faster and build better.

The impact is real: Last year alone, the businesses on our platform generated a37.2bn for the UK economy Come and join a mission that matters!

[Read our Impact Report] | [See our Trustpilot]

The role

London (Hybrid) | 2 days in the office | Competitive Salary + Benefits

Youll make a real difference for our customers and your team from day one. We believe the fastest way to grow is by doing, so we give you the ownership to run with things and see real-time results.

• Owns the data modelling strategy, sets standards for data modelling, transformations, and governance.

• Leads the design and implementation of new features, such as the creation of a new star schema and other best practices to optimise data usability.

• Sets best practices and standards on how we use SQL & dbt / Python / Pyspark and/or other languages to solve business problems.

• Becomes an expert in the business subject area the team are working on, holding expertise on both the business requirements as well as the technical implementation.

• Delivers high quality code, provides technical mentorship and ensures the team is building scalable, maintainable data models.

• Co-owns the backlog with the Engineering Manager and helps to break down technical requirements.

What were looking for

We value deep expertise, but a growth mindset and good energy are what really make our team click. Were a group that chooses to lift each other up and think smart every day.

• Extensive experience in SQL / Python / Pyspark and/or other languages relevant to data processing

• Extensive experience in dbt and ideally Airflow (or other orchestration tools)

• Extensive experience in Entity-Relationship modelling and Dimensional modelling

• Experience with Cloud Data Warehousing (eg Snowflake, Databricks or BigQuery) and Cloud (AWS, GCP or Azure)

• Familiarity with Tableau

• Excellent communication and problem solving skills and the ability to translate business requirements into technical requirements

• Able to architect custom AI solutions and smart automated systems that are safe, maintainable, and aligned with our long-term mission

• Act as a technical bridge and mentor, training “builders" across the company to move from basic AI usage to sophisticated system creation

Experience wed love to see:

• Working background in Fintech/Financial Services would be highly preferred, but not essential.

Were building a place where everyone truly feels they belong. Even if your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every requirement, wed still love to hear from you.

Why join us?

We back you to build an incredible career and by joining us, youll be part of one of The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For 2026! As a flexible-first employer, we use a "best of both" approach. Well see you in our London office to collaborate  with barista coffee and subsidised Just Eat lunches on us!

Our Circler Proposition focuses on five areas:

• Flexibility: We provide a benefit allowance you can tailor to your own life and family.

• Health: This includes private medical and dental, health assessments, and access to a digital GP.

• Wealth: We offer life assurance, share schemes, and financial coaching.

• Development: You get a dedicated annual learning allowance to help you level up.

• Lifestyle: We have electric car and cycle-to-work schemes, plus season ticket loans.

We also have award-winning parental leave policies. We\'re here to support you through the big life moments, from fertility treatments to new additions to the family.

Ready to join a mission that matters? Wed love to chat!