Lead Data Consultant

Mesh-AI; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy, Mesh-AI, is seeking a Lead Data Consultant to drive the technical implementation of modern data systems and AI applications. This role involves solving complex data challenges and guiding clients in their data strategies. Join a fast-growing startup that values collaboration and offers significant career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonuses

Personal learning budget

Choose your gear (Macbooks, PCs)

Collaborative environment

Financial backing for stability

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of modern data engineering and cloud experience.
• Experience with software engineering and DevOps practices.
• Hands-on experience with data technologies and proficiency in programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical implementation and delivery of modern data systems.
• Solve end-to-end data challenges at scale.
• Guide clients in executing their data strategies successfully.

Skills

Data Engineering

Cloud Platforms

Programming (Python, Java, Scala, Go)

DevOps Practices

Problem Solving

Tools

Kafka

Flink

DBT

Snowflake

Redshift

Terraform

CloudFormation

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About Mesh-AI

We’re a transformation consultancy dedicated to reimagining how enterprises operate by making data and AI their competitive advantage. We transform organizations into data-driven and AI-enabled entities, boosting growth and accelerating outcomes.

Since launching in October 2021, we’ve grown to over 100 team members, working with some of the UK’s largest enterprises to deliver real transformation. We foster an open, collaborative culture and seek top talent to join us in our growth phase. If you’re interested in working on impactful projects with industry leaders, apply below!

Our Values

• Own It: Take responsibility and make impactful decisions—your ownership drives our success.
• Drive Excellence: Commit to being the best in what you do—excellence is our benchmark.
• Act with Integrity: Uphold trust and respect, build strong relationships, and deliver on promises.
• Think Customer First: Prioritize our customers in every decision— their success is ours.
• Go Big & Innovate: Be ambitious, challenge norms, and innovate boldly to redefine possibilities.

Opportunity

We seek candidates with a strong data background and cloud experience, interested in end-to-end problem solving in a consultative manner. Our diverse team values learning from each other and sharing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical implementation and delivery of modern data systems and AI applications.
• Solve end-to-end data challenges at scale.
• Contribute to solution architecture and design.
• Guide clients in executing their data strategies successfully.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams during discovery and delivery phases, including advisory, design, and implementation.
• Contribute to internal initiatives such as blogs and technical forums.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of modern data engineering (distributed systems, streaming, event-based architectures).
• Experience with software engineering, DevOps practices, and SDLC applied to data (automation, testing, CI/CD, etc.).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Hands-on experience with data technologies (Kafka, Flink, DBT, Snowflake, Redshift, Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Proficiency in programming languages (Python, Java, Scala, Go).
• Pragmatic problem-solving approach.
• Nice to have: interest in AI/ML techniques.

Why Mesh-AI

• Fast-growing startup with significant career growth opportunities.
• Competitive salary and bonuses.
• Collaborative environment where every voice matters.
• Financial backing ensuring stability and support for expansion.
• Choose your gear—Macbooks, PCs, accessories.
• Personal learning budget to support your development.

Interested? Contact [e-mail] or apply now.