Lead Data Engineer (GCP)

Lead Data Engineer (GCP)

Full-Time 90000 - 110000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Consortia

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead the design and development of scalable data solutions on Google Cloud Platform.
  • Company: Join a leader in data-driven decision-making with a focus on sustainability.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, private medical cover, and a collaborative team culture.
  • Other info: Hybrid work model with growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact by driving smarter pricing and investment strategies.
  • Qualifications: Expertise in GCP, Python, SQL, and leadership experience in mentoring teams.

The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 £ per year.

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.

Lead Data Engineer (GCP) employer: Consortia

As a fast-growing, FCA-regulated EMI based in London, we offer an exceptional opportunity for the Head of Payments to lead a critical transformation in our payments operations. Our work culture prioritises collaboration and support, providing significant autonomy to shape the future of payments while benefiting from a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance. With a focus on employee growth and a commitment to modernising payment technologies, we are dedicated to creating a high-performing team that thrives in a dynamic environment.

Consortia

Contact Details:

Consortia Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Lead Data Engineer (GCP)

SQL
Python
Problem-Solving Skills
Communication Skills
Data Engineering
Data Pipeline Development
API Integration