Data Engineer
Posted Today by develop
£450 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Lead Data Engineer will join a leading technology consultancy for an initial 6-month engagement, focusing on the design and delivery of scalable data solutions. This role involves acting as a technical authority, providing mentorship, and collaborating with various stakeholders to refine requirements and implement cloud-based solutions. The position requires a strong background in AWS and hybrid cloud environments, along with proficiency in programming and CI/CD practices. The role is hybrid, requiring one day per week on-site in Stratford, London.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as technical lead on key initiatives, providing guidance and mentorship to engineering teams
- Collaborate with Product Managers, Project Managers, and Architects to define and refine requirements
- Translate high-level designs into scalable, production-ready solutions
- Support solution architecture and contribute to transition and delivery activities
- Contribute to and shape testing strategies and implementation plans
- Serve as the primary technical liaison for scientific teams, translating research workflows into technical solutions
- Design and implement cloud-based solutions for complex data and scientific workloads
- Apply Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) and DevOps best practices
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to improve automation, reliability, and efficiency
Key Skills:
- Strong experience with AWS and hybrid cloud environments
- Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Solid programming experience in Python and/or R
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Linux environments
- Knowledge of cloud-native architecture and services
- Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases
- Familiarity with messaging and event-driven architectures
Salary (Rate): £450 per day
City: Stratford
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
A leading technology consultancy is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to join on an initial 6-month engagement. The organisation specialises in accelerating digital delivery and helping businesses build high-performing digital products and teams. With a strong presence across the UK, Europe, and the US, the company operates a regional model that fosters close collaboration with clients, enabling impactful and scalable digital solutions.
The Lead Data Engineer will act as a technical authority across key initiatives, providing leadership and mentorship while driving the design and delivery of robust, scalable data solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as technical lead on key initiatives, providing guidance and mentorship to engineering teams
- Collaborate with Product Managers, Project Managers, and Architects to define and refine requirements
- Translate high-level designs into scalable, production-ready solutions
- Support solution architecture and contribute to transition and delivery activities
- Contribute to and shape testing strategies and implementation plans
- Serve as the primary technical liaison for scientific teams, translating research workflows into technical solutions
- Design and implement cloud-based solutions for complex data and scientific workloads
- Apply Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) and DevOps best practices
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to improve automation, reliability, and efficiency
Key Skills & Experience
- Strong experience with AWS and hybrid cloud environments
- Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Solid programming experience in Python and/or R
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Linux environments
- Knowledge of cloud-native architecture and services
- Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases
- Familiarity with messaging and event-driven architectures
Additional Information
Candidates must be able to commute to Stratford once per week
Immediate availability or short notice preferred