Lead Data Engineer Senior, hands-on data engineering leadership role at a high-growth UK technology consultancy Palantir, cloud data platforms and large-scale data processing focus Hybrid working with UK-wide client engagement Salary £75,000 to £105,000 UK work authorisation required About the Company Our client is a high-growth technology consultancy with a 30-year track record of delivering transformational digital projects across government, healthcare and a wide range of private sector clients. The Role A senior, hands-on leadership position for an experienced Data Engineer who wants to design and build data processing solutions at scale while leading and developing a team. Working in agile teams, you will take ownership of whole components and subsystems, set development standards, and be accountable for the quality of the codebase and how well it meets user needs. This role suits someone who is as comfortable writing code as they are shaping technical direction. Key Responsibilities Take ownership of the design, development, testing and defect resolution of whole components or subsystems Lead hands-on design and development of ETL and ELT data pipelines using open source and commercial platforms, including Palantir Define and enforce development best practice, coaching team members to ensure consistency Work with architects to deliver the robustness, performance and non-functional needs of data pipelines Own standards and execution of unit and integration testing within the team Lead troubleshooting and performance tuning activities Work with Operations and Security teams to ensure solutions are operationally ready and compliant Advise customers on effort and technical implications of user stories, and contribute to technical proposals Manage, coach and develop a small number of engineers, supporting performance and career development What You'll Need Essential: Experience leading a team of engineers delivering data-intensive system components Strong commercial experience working with Palantir Proficient software development experience in Java, Scala or Python Experience with data processing platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP or Databricks Expert SQL skills for analytical use cases Expert understanding of distributed data stores and data processing frameworks Proficiency in designing analytical and operational data models Experience applying standards for design patterns, development and operational readiness Ability to communicate technical design clearly, both written and verbally UK work authorisation Desirable: Experience with data warehouse methods and techniques AWS, Azure or GCP certification in data services Active participation in development or technology communities Commitment to continuous improvement and sharing data best practice Why Apply? Salary of £75,000 to £105,000 Lead hands-on engineering on large-scale, high-impact programmes across government, healthcare and the private sector High-growth business with a 30-year track record and a strong values-driven culture Genuine opportunity to shape technical standards and coach the next generation of engineers Collaborative, supportive environment focused on developing outstanding people Hybrid working with UK-wide client exposure Interested? Skills: Python Cloud SQL Palantir Consulting
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Join a forward-thinking UK technology company that is at the forefront of AI innovation, where you will have the opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive and fast-paced environment. With a strong emphasis on mentorship from senior engineers, flexible working patterns, and the chance to own your projects early on, this role offers a unique pathway for professional growth in AI engineering. The company's commitment to an AI-first culture ensures that you will be working with cutting-edge tools and technologies, making a real impact in complex customer environments.
