Lead Data Engineer (GCP)

Consortia; London; Hybrid; NOK 1,133,000 - 1,385,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Private medical cover

Pension

Hybrid work

Job summary

Consortia in London is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to own end-to-end design and development of scalable, cloud-based data infrastructure on GCP. You will lead a small team of two data engineers and collaborate across the business to deliver data-driven pricing, market analysis and investment insights.

The role requires strong GCP expertise (BigQuery, Dataflow, Cloud Functions), Python, SQL, and experience with Snowflake/Databricks.

Qualifications

• Deep GCP expertise with BigQuery, Dataflow, and Cloud Functions.
• Strong Python and SQL programming skills.
• Experience with Snowflake and Databricks for scalable data solutions.
• Proven leadership experience and ability to mentor a small team.
• Commercial mindset aligning data initiatives with business goals.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end design and development of scalable, cloud-based data infrastructure on GCP.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a two-person data engineering team.
• Build and optimize robust data pipelines using Python, SQL, Snowflake, and Databricks.
• Drive CI/CD practices to improve reliability and efficiency across the data lifecycle.
• Develop data models to deliver pricing, market analysis, and investment insights.

Skills

GCP

Python

SQL

Leadership

Commercial mindset

Tools

BigQuery

Dataflow

Cloud Functions

Snowflake

Databricks

Job description

Are you ready to lead cutting-edge data solutions that drive smarter pricing, market analysis, and investment strategies? Join a leader in its field, working alongside a passionate, highly skilled team with sustainability at the core of everything they do.

What You’ll Do:

• Take ownership of the end-to-end design and development of scalable, cloud-based data infrastructure, with a primary focus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Lead, mentor, and develop the existing team of two data engineers
• Build and optimise robust data pipelines with Python, Snowflake, and Databricks, ensuring seamless integration into business processes.
• Drive CI/CD best practices to maintain reliability and efficiency in all aspects of the data engineering lifecycle.
• Deliver actionable insights by developing data models that support pricing decisions, market analysis, and investment strategies.

What You’ll Bring:

• Deep expertise in GCP - you’ll bring hands-on experience with GCP tools such as BigQuery, Dataflow, and Cloud Functions.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and modern data engineering tools, plus familiarity with JavaScript for cross-functional collaboration.
• A strong background in Snowflake and Databricks to support scalable data solutions.
• Leadership skills, with experience mentoring a team, and the ability to inspire and grow talent.
• A commercially minded approach, with the ability to align data solutions to business priorities and outcomes.

What’s On Offer:

• Salary: £90,000 - £110,000 (depending on experience).
• Benefits: Competitive bonus, private medical cover, pension, and a collaborative team culture.
• Work Policy: Hybrid model with three days onsite at the company’s modern, well-connected London office.
• Progression: Room to grow into more senior roles as the team and organisation scale.
• Impact: Work at the heart of data-driven decision-making for a company that’s not only a leader in its field but also puts sustainability at the centre of its strategy.

Key Information:

Job Title:Lead Data Engineer

Location:London

Work Policy:Hybrid (3 days a week onsite)

Salary:£90,000 - £110,000

Benefits:Bonus, private medical cover, pension, collaborative team culture