Senior Data Engineering Lead - Own the Data Function

Senior Data Engineering Lead – Own the Data FunctionLead the team.Shape the platform.Drive real business impact.Are you a hands-on data leader ready to take ownership of a high-performing team and play a key role in building a modern data platform?This is a Senior Data Engineering Lead role within a highly data-driven organisation, where your work will directly influence key business and investment decisions. You'll lead a team delivering modern data and analytics solutions, taking ownership of both day-to-day execution and the long-term evolution of the platform.You'll manage a strong team of data engineers alongside an established BI function, focusing on mentoring, raising engineering standards, and enabling the team to perform at their best. With a solid foundation already in place, you'll have the opportunity to build on existing success and take both the team and platform to the next level.This role offers a great balance of leadership and hands-on involvement. You'll stay close to the technology while driving strategy, delivery, and performance, working with modern tools and frameworks including Python, AWS, and Power BI.Key Areas of OwnershipLead Python-based data engineering and platform initiativesDrive AWS cloud architecture, scalability, and optimisationOversee enterprise BI and reporting (Power BI)Shape ETL pipelines, data models, analytics, and data quality frameworksWhat We're Looking For5+ years' experience leading data engineering or platform teamsProven track record delivering end-to-end data solutions in productionStrong hands-on experience with Python and AWSAbility to influence and collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholdersWhy This Role?High-impact position in a growing, data-focused organisationReal ownership of platform direction and team developmentStrong leadership support with clear progression opportunitiesOpportunity to shape both technology and team cultureCompetitive base salary + pension + health insurance + life assuranceJ-18808-Ljbffr