Lead Data Engineer
- Posted 02 February 2026
- LocationLondon
- Job type Contract
- Discipline Technology
Job description
We're looking for a Lead Data Engineer in London, UK.
Responsibilities
Own and evolve the AWS/CDP data reference architecture
Define and enforce engineering standards and best practices
Lead and oversee enterprise data migrations into AWS
Ensure data lineage, cataloguing, and documentation standards are met
Coordinate delivery planning, backlog prioritisation, and sprint execution
Validate technical deliverables for quality, performance, security, and readiness
Act as the senior technical point of contact for stakeholders and partners
Lead knowledge transfer and upskill engineering teams
Requirements
5+ years’ experience in data engineering, including senior or leadership roles
Strong hands-on experience with AWS data services (S3, Redshift, Glue, Lambda, DMS, etc.)
Proven experience delivering large-scale data migration programmes
Expert-level Python and SQL, with experience in Snowflake
Strong Infrastructure-as-Code skills using Terraform
Solid data modelling and data warehousing expertise
Experience with dbt and modern ELT patterns
Excellent stakeholder communication and technical leadership skills
If this position is of interest to you, apply now!
