Lead Data Engineer

Lead Data Engineer Location: LondonReporting To: Chief Technology OfficerAbout Us Our client is a leading AI-powered SaaS company that helps businesses unlock the full potential of their first-party data. Their platform transforms complex data into actionable intelligence, enabling clients to drive revenue growth and optimise decision-making. They specialise in Finance, Retail, Travel, Telco, and Healthcare, working with major household-name brands. Currently serving clients in four countries with two live products and two AI solutions in development, this is an exciting time to join as they scale rapidly.Role Overview This is a player-manager role leading the Data Engineering function. You''ll define processes, tooling, quality standards, and team structure while personally delivering on the most complex pipeline work. You''ll manage and mentor data engineers, own the data infrastructure, and collaborate across Product, Data Science, Client Success, and Platform RandD. You''ll also lead the adoption of AI within the engineering workflow.Key Responsibilities Function Leadership and Team Management Own the Data Engineering function: standards, tooling, and delivery processesManage, mentor, and develop a team of data engineers including performance and development plansLead recruitment and be the engineering voice in cross-functional planning Data Engineering and Architecture Design and build high-performance ETL/ELT pipelines across operational, analytical, and AI data ..... full job details .....