Senior Data Engineer

Matchtech Group Plc; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology-driven leader in insurance software is seeking a Technical Lead - Data Science & Engineering to lead the architecture and development of scalable data platforms and Data-as-a-Service capabilities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data science and ML engineering, proven delivery of large-scale data systems using cloud platforms, and strong mentoring skills. This is a hands-on leadership role within a company that values innovation and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Extensive background in data science, ML engineering, or data platform engineering.
• Experience in a technical lead or architect-level role.
• Proven delivery of large-scale data systems using cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and development of scalable data platforms and DaaS infrastructure.
• Define best practices and technical standards across data engineering and ML workflows.
• Mentor and guide a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Data science

Machine learning engineering

Data platform engineering

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Mentoring

Tools

MLflow

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Overview

Our client, a technology-driven leader in the insurance software space, is seeking a Technical Lead - Data Science & Engineering to help architect and scale their unified data platform and Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) capabilities. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of data engineering, machine learning, and modern cloud infrastructure. You'll provide technical direction to a growing team of engineers and data scientists while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders across product, engineering, and the wider business.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and development of scalable data platforms and DaaS infrastructure (cloud & hybrid).
• Define best practices and technical standards across data engineering and ML workflows.
• Mentor and guide a multidisciplinary team, promoting robust CI/CD and monitoring strategies.
• Oversee deployment and governance of ML models in production environments.
• Collaborate on the design of secure, scalable data APIs for self-serve analytics.
• Evaluate and introduce new tools and technologies to drive performance and scalability.

Required Experience

• Extensive background in data science, ML engineering, or data platform engineering.
• Experience in a recent technical lead or architect-level role.
• Proven delivery of large-scale data systems using cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Deep knowledge of MLOps practices (MLflow, Docker, Kubernetes, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience in building Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) solutions or data APIs.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and mentoring skills.

Desirable

• Experience in insurance, financial services, or other regulated environments.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead high-impact data transformation in a company that values innovation, inclusion, and technical excellence.