At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and deliver a unified analytics layer for advanced data and AI insights.
- Company: Join Data Idols, a forward-thinking tech business at the forefront of data innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, dynamic work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, innovative atmosphere.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by shaping data architecture in a high-growth setting.
- Qualifications: Experience in ETL pipelines, data modelling, and strong SQL skills required.
The predicted salary is between 95000 - 105000 £ per year.
At Data Idols, we are working with a forward-thinking technology business building advanced data and AI platforms that combine traditional analytics with next-generation AI-driven intelligence. This is a high‑growth environment where data is central to product innovation. The business is now looking for a Lead Analytics Engineer to take ownership of its data architecture and analytics capabilities as it continues to scale.
The Opportunity
This is a senior, high-impact role where you will design and deliver a unified analytics layer that supports both traditional reporting and AI‑powered insight generation. You will be responsible for building scalable data models, enabling advanced analytics, and integrating AI capabilities such as semantic search and natural language querying. Working closely with product, data, and engineering teams, you will play a key role in shaping how data is structured, transformed, and consumed across the platform. This role suits someone who enjoys working at the intersection of analytics engineering, data architecture, and AI, and is comfortable building production‑ready data systems in a fast‑moving environment.
Skills and experience
- Experience designing and building ETL pipelines
- Strong understanding of data modelling, schema design, and data structures
- Strong SQL skills and experience
- Experience with data pipeline orchestration tools
- Exposure to LLMs or AI‑driven analytics workflows
- Proven experience building scalable data models and systems end‑to‑end
Principal Data Engineer in London employer: Data Idols
At Data Idols, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to thrive in their careers. As a Principal Data Engineer in London, you will benefit from competitive salaries, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment that values creativity and forward-thinking solutions.
