Lead Data Engineer - London (Contract)

Enterprise Data Pipelines · Data Sharing · Technical Leadership

Are you an experienced data engineer who enjoys solving complex data challenges and helping others grow? We're looking for a Lead Data Engineer to join a collaborative, inclusive engineering environment where teams rotate based on interests and development goals. You'll work on enterprise‑scale data pipelines, data‑sharing capabilities, and onboarding new data sources - with real ownership and the freedom to explore new technologies.

This role is perfect for someone who combines deep technical ability with a natural instinct for mentoring and leading others.

What you'll be doing

As a Lead Data Engineer, you'll shape and deliver key data‑engineering work across the organisation, while helping to grow the capability of the wider engineering community. Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing, building and maintaining large‑scale, production‑grade data pipelines
• Developing data‑sharing solutions and enabling the onboarding of new data sources across the enterprise
• Providing hands‑on technical leadership and mentoring junior and mid‑level engineers
• Introducing new tools, patterns and best practices to strengthen engineering quality and performance

What you'll bring

You'll be a confident technical leader who enjoys working in an environment that values continuous learning and collaboration.

Required experience:

• Strong production experience with Python and Apache Spark
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and support engineering teams
• Solid STEM background with deep technical understanding
• Curiosity and willingness to learn new technologies and engineering approaches

Why this role?

You'll join a culture built around development, knowledge‑sharing and supporting engineers to shape their own career paths. You'll have influence over technical direction, exposure to diverse data challenges and the opportunity to make a real contribution to engineering capability across the organisation. If interested, apply now!