Data Engineering Lead

DATA ENGINEERING LEAD

London (Hybrid)
up to £120,000 + bonus

This is a standout opportunity to join a high-performing private equity firm where you will sit at the centre of data and AI, shaping how modern data platforms are built and scaled across a diverse portfolio.THE ROLE: You will be working hands-on across multiple companies to design, build and scale modern data platforms that underpin analytics, decision-making and AI adoption.

This role combines technical delivery, architectural design and senior stakeholder advisory. You will operate at both strategic and execution level, often with direct C-suite exposure.

Key responsibilities include:

• Building and evolving end-to-end data platforms and core data architecture across portfolio companies


• Acting as the data engineering authority, advising on platform design, scalability trade-offs and common pitfalls


• Ensuring data infrastructure is AI-ready, enabling advanced analytics, AI applications and agentic AI use cases


• Working directly with CEOs, CFOs and leadership teams to align data initiatives with commercial outcomes

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: You will bring strong capability in:

• Hands-on data engineering, with a track record of building modern data platforms end to end


• Strong SQL and Python


• Data architecture and platform design, including scalability, reliability and maintainability considerations


• Communicating complex technical concepts clearly to senior, non-technical stakeholders


• Operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments with a pragmatic, value-led mindset

THE BENEFITS: You will receive a salary of up to £120,000 depending on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

HOW TO APPLY: Please register your interest by sending your CV to Molly Bird via the apply link on this page.

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