At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and build scalable Back End services while championing AI integration.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company shaping the future of immersive sports.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, growth opportunities, and a chance to lead innovative projects.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a clear pathway to leadership roles.
- Why this job: Take ownership in a hands-on role and influence the future of technology.
- Qualifications: Experience in building production Back End systems and strong Python skills.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
Help shape the future of immersive sports with a clear pathway to grow into Head of Data Engineering as the platform and team scale. We're looking for a Lead Data Engineer to build and scale the platform powering a next-generation immersive sports experience. This is a hands-on role with real ownership, where you'll lead Back End architecture, cloud infrastructure and platform reliability while helping define the future of our technology. We're looking for someone who is also an AI enabler - an engineer who champions AI across the business, embeds intelligent automation into products and workflows, and uses modern AI tools to accelerate engineering and innovation.
What you'll do:
- Design and build scalable Back End services in Python (FastAPI or similar).
- Own cloud infrastructure across AWS (GCP experience a bonus).
- Build secure APIs, event-driven systems and low-latency services.
- Deliver resilient platforms capable of handling high-volume, real-time traffic.
- Champion AI adoption by integrating LLMs, AI services and automation into products and engineering workflows.
- Manage CI/CD pipelines and work closely with product, data and client teams.
What we're looking for:
- Proven experience building and operating production Back End systems at scale.
- Strong Python, Postgres, API design and AWS expertise.
- Experience with Redis, CI/CD and cloud-native architecture.
Lead Data Engineer employer: Interact Consulting
Join a forward-thinking company that is at the forefront of immersive sports technology, where you will have the opportunity to lead and innovate as a Lead Data Engineer. With a clear pathway for career advancement into the Head of Data Engineering role, our collaborative work culture fosters creativity and growth, while our commitment to AI integration ensures you are at the cutting edge of technological advancements. Located in a vibrant tech hub, we offer competitive benefits and a dynamic environment that encourages professional development and meaningful contributions to the future of sports.
