Data Engineering Lead

We're looking for a Data Engineering Lead to join our team in Milton Keynes on a permanent basis.

This role offers a salary of £75,000 - £85,000 and a hybrid working pattern of 2 days in the office and the rest from home.

• Extensive experience in Data, with a previous role in a lead engineering capacity.
• Proven track record in leading data engineering teams in a Microsoft data eco‑system. We are a Microsoft‑first house in terms of data sources.
• Hands‑on experience with data engineering development, automation and integration strategy/implementation.
• Strong knowledge of machine learning frameworks (e.g., Tensor Flow, PyTorch, Scikit‑learn) and programming languages (Python, R).
• Ability to translate business problems into data‑driven solutions and communicate insights effectively.

• Lead, mentor, and develop the data engineering team, ensuring delivery of robust and reliable data pipelines and platforms.
• Design and implement scalable data architectures, including data lakes, warehouses, and integration layers.
• Ensure data is accessible, well‑structured, and compliant with governance, quality, and security requirements.
• Collaborate with the Data Architect to translate data architecture and design principles into practical engineering solutions.
• Design, implement, and manage data integration across enterprise systems.

We believe doing your best work starts with feeling supported both professionally and personally. That's why we offer a range of benefits designed to give you flexibility, security, and peace of mind:

• Private Medical Insurance
• 24 days' holiday, and the option to buy or sell extra days
• Flexible and hybrid working to help you find the right balance
• Everyday savings through gym discounts, travel loans, and retail perks
• Enhanced family leave, including up to 6 months on full pay
• Ongoing wellbeing support, including access to CABA
• A paid day each year to volunteer for a cause that matters to you