Data Engineering Lead

Harnham - Data and Analytics Recruitment
London, United Kingdom
5 months ago
£100,000 – £110,000 pa

Salary

£100,000 – £110,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Lead
Education
Degree
Posted
26 May 2026 (5 months ago)

Benefits

Bonus Comprehensive benefits package

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 toMolly Bird via the apply link on this page.

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