Data Engineering Lead

Data Engineering Lead 📍 Hybrid – 1–2 days per week in Old Street, London | 💰 £60,000–£70,000 per annum | 📅 18-month FTC (potential to go permanent) We’re working with Better Society Capital, the UK’s leading impact investor, to help them find their first-ever Data Engineering Lead. This is a rare opportunity to build something from the ground up, shaping how data is managed, integrated, and used to drive meaningful social change. In this hands-on, strategic role, you’ll design and develop modern data pipelines using SQL, Python, and Azure/Fabric, while also guiding the wider organisation through their data transformation journey. You’ll be the link between technology and the business, understanding needs, building solutions, and championing data-driven decision-making across teams. They’re looking for a self-starter who can bring both technical expertise and strong stakeholder skills, someone who’s confident leading conversations, defining standards, and making data accessible to everyone. You’ll play a central role in embedding a culture of data excellence within a purpose-led organisation. 🔑 Key skills • Strong experience with SQL for data engineering and transformation • Proficiency in Python for automating and optimising data processes • Solid understanding of the Microsoft data stack (Azure / Fabric / Power BI) • Excellent stakeholder engagement and business analysis capability Contract: 18-month fixed-term contract (potential to become permanent) Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 per annum Location: Hybrid – 1–2 days per week in Old Street, London