Shape the Future of AIJoin one of the UK's fastest-growing companies and become a Professional Development Expert in Artificial Intelligence.

View Roles

Lead Data Engineer

Victoria, Greater London
4 days ago
Create job alert

Job Title: Lead Data Engineer
Location: London (Hybrid)
Type: Full-time
Agency: Representing a leading digital media group

We're representing a forward-thinking digital media organisation with a growing portfolio of high-traffic content brands. As they continue to scale their data capabilities, they're seeking a Lead Data Engineer to join their London-based team.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and maintain scalable data pipelines across diverse sources including CMS, analytics, ad tech, and social platforms.
Lead engineering efforts to automate workflows using tools like Airflow, dbt, and Spark.
Build robust data models to support dashboards, A/B testing, and revenue analytics.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights and support strategic initiatives.
Drive cloud-based data infrastructure projects, particularly on GCP.
Manage and mentor a Data Engineer, fostering growth and technical excellence.Requirements:

Advanced SQL skills and experience with relational/non-relational databases.
Proficiency in Python and/or Java for data services and API integration.
Proven experience with cloud platforms (GCP preferred) and data warehouses like BigQuery or Snowflake.
Strong analytical skills and experience working with large, complex datasets.
Excellent communication and project management abilities.
5+ years in data engineering, ideally within fast-paced, content-driven environments.This is a fantastic opportunity to lead impactful data initiatives in a dynamic digital setting.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. Boston Hale is an equal opportunities employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Lead Data Engineer

Lead Data Engineer

Lead Data Engineer

Lead Data Engineer

Lead Data Engineer

Lead Data Engineer

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

10 Data Engineering Recruitment Agencies in the UK You Should Know (2025 Job‑Seeker Guide)

As organisations prioritise data-driven strategy, UK demand for data engineers has surged. Lightcast observed +52 % YoY growth in UK job ads referencing “data engineering,” “data pipeline,” or “ETL” in Q1 2025. Yet fewer than 15,000 fully credentialled data engineers are active, and monthly live roles hover around 1,600–1,900. Specialist recruiters provide vital shortcuts to hidden roles, technical prep and interview support. We vetted 50+ consultancies and included only those with: UK-registered head offices (Companies House verified) Named Data Engineering or Data & Analytics practice ≥5 UK data engineering roles advertised between March–June 2025 This guide mirrors your AI and biotech layouts: hiring snapshot, 10-agency verified directory (location, contact, website), salary figures, in-demand skills, interview prep, FAQs and next action steps.

Data Engineering Jobs Skills Radar 2026: Emerging Frameworks, Tools & Technologies to Learn Now

Data is the new oil—and data engineers are the pipeline builders. In 2026, UK companies aren’t just collecting data—they’re streaming it, transforming it in real-time, and deploying it into AI and BI tools for instant decision-making. But all of this depends on one thing: highly skilled data engineers with a mastery of modern tools and frameworks. Welcome to the Data Engineering Jobs Skills Radar 2026—your annual guide to the languages, platforms, and tools that are defining the future of data engineering jobs in the UK. Whether you're building data lakes, deploying pipelines, or scaling real-time analytics, this guide will keep your skills up to date with what employers really want.

How to Find Hidden Data Engineering Jobs in the UK Using Professional Bodies like BCS, IET & More

As UK organisations continue to scale their data capabilities, the role of the data engineer has become one of the most vital in the digital economy. From designing pipelines and managing infrastructure to enabling machine learning models, data engineers are the backbone of every data-driven organisation. But while demand is high, the most rewarding roles are often never posted publicly. In this article, we’ll show you how to discover hidden data engineering jobs in the UK by strategically engaging with professional bodies like the BCS, IET, TechUK, and UK data communities. By joining specialist groups, attending CPD events, and using member directories, you can unlock a wave of unseen job leads—and connect with hiring managers long before roles are advertised.