Lead Data Engineer: Architect Scalable Data & ML Pipelines

Code and Theory; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital creative agency in Greater London is looking for an experienced Lead Data Engineer. In this role, you will architect and build scalable data infrastructure, work cross-functionally with teams, and establish engineering best practices. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in data engineering, with strong skills in Python and SQL, and the ability to deliver solutions that drive business value. This position involves autonomy in decision-making and a pivotal role in shaping the data strategy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in data engineering with skills in building data pipelines.
• Ability to deliver data solutions that drive measurable business value.
• Deep expertise in Python and SQL for ETL and data processing.

Responsibilities

• Architect and build scalable data infrastructure.
• Work cross-functionally with stakeholders across the agency.
• Establish engineering standards and best practices.

Skills

Data engineering experience

Product orientation

Cloud data platforms expertise

Python proficiency

SQL proficiency

Mentoring skills

Communication skills

Job description

A leading digital creative agency in Greater London is looking for an experienced Lead Data Engineer. In this role, you will architect and build scalable data infrastructure, work cross-functionally with teams, and establish engineering best practices. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in data engineering, with strong skills in Python and SQL, and the ability to deliver solutions that drive business value. This position involves autonomy in decision-making and a pivotal role in shaping the data strategy.