Lead Data Engineer in London

As a Data Engineer, you’ll feel at home if you are hands on, grounded, opinionated and passionate about delivering comprehensive data solutions that align with modern data architecture approaches. Your work will range from building a full data platform to building data pipelines or helping with data architecture and strategy. This role is ideal for those looking to have a large impact and huge scope for growth, while still being hands on with technology. We aim to allow growth without becoming "post-technical"ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with Data Scientists and Engineers to deliver production quality AI and Machine Learning systemsBuild frameworks and supporting tooling for data ingestion from a complex variety of sourcesConsult with our clients on data strategy, modernising their data infrastructure, architecture and technologyModel their data for increased visibility and performanceYou will be given ownership of your work, and are encouraged to propose alternatives and make a case for doing things differently; our clients trust us and we manage ourselves.You will work in short sprints to deliver working softwareYou will be working with other data engineers in Sahaj and work on building Data Engineering capability across the organisationSkills you’ll needDemonstrated experience as a Senior Data Engineer in complex enterprise environments.Deep understanding of technology fundamentals and experience with languages like Python, or functional programming languages like ScalaDemonstrated experience in design and development of big data applications using tech stacks like Databricks, Apache Spark, HDFS, HBase and SnowflakeCommendable skills in building data products, by integrating large sets of data from hundreds of internal and external sources would be highly criticalA nuanced understanding of code quality, maintainability and practices like Test Driven DevelopmentAbility to deliver an application end to end; having an opinion on how your code should be built, packaged and deployed using CI/CDUnderstanding of Cloud platforms, DevOps, GitOps, ContainersGive yourself an opportunity toExperience a culture of trust, respect and transparency powered by holacracy.An environment that will allow you to hone your craft.Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to solve some real business problems.Find your balance between work and life’s ups and downs with unlimited leave when you really need it.Not be exploited, as everyone knows everyone’s salary. Radical pay transparency.Own what you build. When Sahaj grows in impact and value, you’ll have a share in that upside.What will you experience in terms of culture at Sahaj?A culture of trust, respect and transparencyOpportunity to collaborate with some of the finest minds in the industryWhat are the benefits of being at Sahaj?Unlimited leavesLife insurance & private health insurance