Lead Data Engineer

We’re looking for a hands‑on
Data Engineering & Analytics Team Lead to guide a talented team of engineers and deliver mission critical data and reporting solutions for a fast growing, global payments platform.

You’ll lead a team of 6 data engineers while remaining deeply technical designing scalable data pipelines, shaping data strategy, and solving complex data challenges. This role is key to supporting rapid international growth and building best‑in‑class reconciliation and reporting capabilities.

• Lead, mentor and grow a high‑performing data engineering team
• Design and build scalable ELT/ETL pipelines and data models
• Own data strategy, architecture and best practices
• Work closely with product, engineering and customer teams
• Tackle complex data problems and optimise performance at scale
• Translate business needs into clear, reliable data solutions

• 5–8 years’ experience in data engineering, with 2+ years in a lead role
• Strong experience with
  Snowflake and
  Azure (or similar)
• Excellent SQL skills and experience with BI tools (Looker or similar)
• Proficiency in Python, C#, Java or similar
• Proven track record building scalable data platforms
• Comfortable explaining complex data concepts to non-technical audiences
• Curious, proactive and driven by client outcomes
• Payments or financial services experience is a plus, not a must

• Lead a critical team in a high‑growth SaaS environment
• Real influence over data strategy and technology choices
• Remote‑first role with occasional collaboration days in Newcastle
• Work on complex, meaningful data challenges at global scale