Lead Data Engineer – Investment Management | London | Hybrid | Permanent
Salary: Up to £120,000 + bonus
Location: London, UK (Hybrid – WFH & Office)
Industry: Investment Management
Sector: Data
About the Role
A hands-on Lead Data Engineer role within an established investment management firm, where you will take ownership of a new data team and drive innovation in data technology. You will be responsible for defining and implementing data strategy and architecture, building a modern data stack, and leading a team of data professionals to enhance the firm’s capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Implement data strategy and architecture
- Build and maintain a modern data stack, including data lakes, warehouses, and pipelines for data ingestion and processing
- Ensure the data infrastructure meets the requirements of data science and analytics teams
- Lead and mentor a growing team of data professionals
Key Experience
- Extensive background in data engineering roles, ideally within financial services
- Previous experience leading or managing a technical data team
- Strong proficiency in SQL and Python (Pandas, NumPy, etc.)
- Experience with Azure and data architecture, including technologies like Databricks and SQL Server
- Expertise in SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS
This is an excellent opportunity to lead a data function within a well-established firm, shaping its data strategy and future direction.
