Overview
As Lead Data Engineer, you own the design and delivery of scalable data platforms that power decisions across Radius. You will lead hands-on data engineering work while mentoring a growing team and shaping the data strategy within Group Data Services & Reporting. You’ll translate business needs into impactful data solutions and drive an AI/ML-ready data platform architecture. This role sits at the heart of Radius’ data-driven culture, offering meaningful impact at a global scale. You’ll collaborate across units to turn data into measurable business value.
Pay / Benefits
- Performance-based bonus
- Pension
- Life assurance
- Employee fuel card scheme
- Electric Vehicle scheme
- Employee assistance programme
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver complex data pipelines and data models at scale
- Guide technical direction across data engineering projects
- Mentor and manage junior engineers, supporting growth and performance
- Collaborate with stakeholders to convert business needs into data solutions
- Drive development of the data platform, including AI/ML-ready architecture
- Establish best practices for data governance, quality, and security
Key requirements
- Proven experience as a Senior or Lead Data Engineer in complex environments
- Strong hands-on expertise with modern data engineering tools across cloud platforms
- Deep understanding of ETL/ELT, data architecture, and data quality frameworks
- Mentor who enjoys helping others grow
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to shape solutions from ambiguity
- Curiosity and a passion for turning data into meaningful business value
- mentoring and people development
- stakeholder engagement
- curiosity
- cloud data engineering across major platforms
- ETL/ELT
- data architecture
Lead Data Engineer in Crewe employer: Radius Payment Solutions
At Radius, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture at our state-of-the-art Telematics head office in Crewe. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through tailored development plans and a culture of continuous learning, while our modern workspace features unique amenities like an onsite café and rooftop bar, fostering collaboration and creativity. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the telematics sector, supported by a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises your well-being and career progression.
