Lead Data Engineer - SQL/ Python

Location London
Discipline: Technology
Salary: £84000
Contact name: Sowmya Rajendra

Contact email: sowmya@principlehr.com
Job ref: 3573
Published: about 1 month ago

The Role
Are you a seasoned Data Engineer looking to make an impact in a large-scale environment? Join our client as a Lead Data Engineer to design and build robust data pipelines that drive critical insights across the organisation.
  • Salary: £75,000 - £84,000
  • Contract Length: 12-Month Contract, Inside IR35 – paid on a weekly basis
  • Location: London - Remote
  • Annual Holidays, bank holidays, laptop, etc

Candidates to be considered for this opportunity have to be physically based in the UK and MUST hold appropriate Work Permit / Visa, no sponsorships provided.

Must-Have Skills
  • 5+ years of Data Engineering experience.
  • Strong Python and SQL skills for data manipulation and pipeline development.
  • Hands-on experience with Airflow (workflow orchestration) and Spark (large-scale data processing).
  • Proven ability to work independently in a high-impact, high-scale environment.

What You’ll Be Doing
  • Designing and optimising end-to-end data pipelines for efficient data flow and scalability.
  • Building and maintaining Python-based ETL pipelines and data models for reliable data processing.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support both batch and real-time data needs.
  • Ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and performance across all data operations.

Ready to Make an Impact?
Apply today to become a key player in transforming org’s data landscape! For more info send in your CV or LinkedIn profile today! 

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