Lorien

Lead Data Engineer

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This role is for a Lead Data Engineer with a contract length of "unknown," offering a pay rate of "unknown," and is located in "unknown." Key skills include Python, Spark, and data integration. Strong experience in data engineering and governance is required.
🌎 - Country
United Kingdom
💱 - Currency
£ GBP
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💰 - Day rate
Unknown
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🗓️ - Date
May 29, 2026
🕒 - Duration
Unknown
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🏝️ - Location
Unknown
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📄 - Contract
Unknown
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🔒 - Security
Unknown
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📍 - Location detailed
London Area, United Kingdom
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#Python #Leadership #Data Pipeline #Data Lifecycle #Spark (Apache Spark) #Cloud #Data Integration #Data Engineering
Role description
Lead Data Engineer Fix complex data problems that actually matter We’re hiring a Lead Data Engineer to join a growing enterprise data capability in a hands‑on technical leadership role — no line management. You’ll work across legacy systems and modern cloud, tackling real‑world complexity and delivering robust, production‑grade data solutions. 🔍 Why this role? This is about doing, not directing. You’ll lead through technical credibility, problem‑solving, and delivery — not hierarchy. ⚙️ What you’ll do • Design and build enterprise‑scale data pipelines and services • Own work end‑to‑end (problem → build → production) • Work with stakeholders to turn messy realities into usable data solutions • Improve data integration, quality, and governance • Solve complex issues across imperfect and legacy environments ✅ What you’ll bring • Strong experience as a Senior / Lead Data Engineer • Expertise in Python, Spark, and production data pipelines • Deep understanding of data lifecycle & integration • Experience with data modelling, governance, and quality • A pragmatic, hands‑on mindset with strong ownership 👉 If you enjoy rolling up your sleeves and solving complex data challenges — apply now.