Data Engineering Lead

HEAD OF DATA ENGINEERING

£90,000

LONDON

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a globally recognised transportation and logistics organisation as it undergoes a major cloud and data transformation. You'll take ownership of the data engineering function, shape the long-term strategy, and build a high-performing team that will have a direct impact on business-wide decision making.

THE COMPANY

Our client is a leading international logistics and transportation business operating at global scale. Backed by a major multinational group, they are investing heavily in modernising their technology and data capabilities, transitioning from legacy systems to a cloud-native data platform. This role offers the chance to lead that transformation while building a sustainable in-house engineering capability.

THE ROLE

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of 8-10 Data Engineers across onshore and offshore locations
• Define and deliver the data engineering strategy, roadmap and best practices
• Drive the migration from legacy on-premise technology to a modern AWS and Snowflake data platform
• Build internal capability and reduce reliance on external contractors
• Partner closely with Architecture, Analytics and senior business stakeholders
• Oversee platform reliability, support processes and engineering standards
• Provide technical leadership across data platform and engineering initiatives

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Strong background in Data Engineering with previous people leadership experience
• Experience managing engineering teams of roughly 8-10 individuals
• Strong knowledge of Python, SQL, ETL/ELT pipelines and data warehousing concepts
• Experience working with cloud platforms, ideally AWS and Snowflake
• Good understanding of data modelling and modern data architecture principles
• Experience delivering cloud transformation or platform modernisation programmes
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Comfortable leading teams through organisational change and growth

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• Bonus of up to 40%
• 8% employer pension contribution
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional holiday days
• Life assurance and personal accident cover
• Free on-site gym access
• Opportunity to work overseas for up to one month per year
• Hybrid working model (3 days per week in office)

HOW TO APPLY

Please register your interest by sending your CV to Harry Lack through the 'Apply' link.