Lead Data Engineer

Company Description

Technology is our how. And people are our why. For over two decades, we have been harnessing technology to drive meaningful change.

By combining world-class engineering, industry expertise and a people-centric mindset, we consult and partner with leading brands from various industries to create dynamic platforms and intelligent digital experiences that drive innovation and transform businesses.

From prototype to real-world impact - be part of a global shift by doing work that matters.

Job Description

Our data team has expertise across engineering, analysis, architecture, modeling, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data science. This discipline is responsible for transforming raw data into actionable insights, building robust data infrastructures, and enabling data-driven decision-making and innovation through advanced analytics and predictive modeling.

A Lead Data Engineer designs, implements, and optimises scalable data pipelines and architectures. This role bridges raw data and actionable insights, ensuring robustness, performance, and data governance. Collaboration with analysts and scientists is central to delivering high-quality solutions aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Pipeline Development
• Architect and maintain real-time and batch data pipelines to handle large datasets efficiently.
• Employ frameworks such as Apache Spark, Databricks, or Airflow to automate ingestion, transformation, and delivery.
• Data Integration & Transformation
• Work with Lead Data Analysts to understand source-to-target mappings and quality requirements.
• Build ETL/ELT workflows, validation checks, and cleaning steps for data reliability.
• Automation & Process Optimisation
• Automate data reconciliation, metadata management, and error-handling procedures.
• Continuously refine pipeline performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
• Collaboration & Leadership
• Coordinate with Data Scientists, Data Architects, and Analysts to ensure alignment with business goals.
• Mentor junior engineers and enforce best practices (version control, CI/CD for data pipelines).
• Governance & Compliance
• Apply robust security measures (RBAC, encryption) and ensure regulatory compliance (GDPR).
• Document data lineage and recommend improvements for data ownership and stewardship.
  
  

Qualifications

Key Skills & Competencies

• Technical Skills
• Programming:
  Python, SQL, Scala, Java.
• Big Data:
  Apache Spark, Hadoop, Databricks, Dask.
• Cloud:
  AWS (Glue, Redshift), Azure (Synapse, Data Factory), GCP (BigQuery, Dataflow).
• Data Modelling & Storage:
  Relational (PostgreSQL, SQL Server), NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra), Dimensional modelling.
• DevOps & Automation:
  Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines for data flows.
• Architectural Competencies
• Data Modelling:
  Designing dimensional, relational, and hierarchical data models.
• Scalability & Performance:
  Building fault-tolerant, highly available data architectures.
• Security & Compliance:
  Enforcing role-based access control (RBAC), encryption, and auditing.
• Soft Skills
• Problem Solving:
  Ability to debug and resolve data pipeline failures efficiently.
• Collaboration:
  Works cross-functionally with business and technology teams.
• Leadership:
  Guides junior engineers, enforces best practices in data engineering.
  
  

Additional Information

Discover some of the global benefits that empower our people to become the best version of themselves:

• Finance:
  Competitive salary package, share plan, company performance bonuses, value-based recognition awards, referral bonus;
• Career Development:
  Career coaching, global career opportunities, non-linear career paths, internal development programmes for management and technical leadership;
• Learning Opportunities:
  Complex projects, rotations, internal tech communities, training, certifications, coaching, online learning platforms subscriptions, pass-it-on sessions, workshops, conferences;
• Work-Life Balance:
  Hybrid work and flexible working hours, employee assistance programme;
• Health:
  Global internal wellbeing programme, access to wellbeing apps;
• Community:
  Global internal tech communities, hobby clubs and interest groups, inclusion and diversity programmes, events and celebrations.
  
  

Our diversity makes us stronger - it drives meaningful change and enables us to build innovative technology solutions. We are committed to creating an inclusive community where all of us, regardless of background, identity, or personal characteristics, feels valued, respected, and free from discrimination. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals and base hiring decisions on merit, skills, qualifications, and potential.