Lead Data Engineer (Contract)

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to shape a new data-driven platform using Snowflake. This role involves building scalable data pipelines and collaborating with a talented team to drive data strategy and infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience with Snowflake, Python, DBT, and Terraform.
• Strong understanding of building and optimizing data pipelines at scale.

Responsibilities

• Build and optimize scalable data pipelines on Snowflake.
• Develop ETL processes using Python and DBT to automate data flows.
• Set up and manage Snowflake environments in the cloud using Terraform.

Skills

Python

DBT

Snowflake

Terraform

Job description

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I'm working with a client who is looking for a Lead Data Engineer to take ownership of their data infrastructure as they build out a brand-new Snowflake-based platform. This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with a talented team of data professionals and contribute to a cutting-edge project for a major magazine client.

The business has secured significant investment and is preparing to launch a new data-driven platform that will transform their operations. They're now looking for someone to help shape the platform using Python, DBT, Terraform, and Snowflake, building scalable solutions that will enable their data strategy to grow.

Please apply if the below sounds exciting to you-but only if you have strong experience with Snowflake, Python, DBT, and Terraform.

Key Responsibilities

Build and optimize scalable data pipelines on Snowflake

Develop ETL processes using Python and DBT to automate data flows

Set up and manage Snowflake environments in the cloud using Terraform

Collaborate with the team to establish repeatable, sustainable patterns for data ingestion, transformation, and warehousing

Lead technical initiatives to ensure robust, secure, and efficient data infrastructure

Support the overall architecture of the platform, ensuring data quality, performance, and scalability

Work alongside data leaders to establish best practices for cloud data engineering

Your Experience & Skills

Proven hands-on experience with Snowflake, Python, DBT, and Terraform - please only apply if you have recent experience with these technologies

Strong understanding of building and optimizing data pipelines at scale

Experience working in a cloud-first environment (ideally AWS or Azure)

Familiarity with data modeling, transformation, and cloud data architecture

Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

A quality-first mindset: you prioritize robust engineering and scalability over rushing deadlines

If you are ready to take on an exciting challenge and help build a transformative platform from the ground up, we would love to hear from you.