Lead Data Engineer

Overview

In this hands-on leadership role, you own and shape Radius's data platforms, delivering scalable data solutions that power decision-making across the global organization. You will lead architectural direction while mentoring a growing team and influencing data strategy within Group Data Services & Reporting. Expect to tackle complex data pipelines, data models, and AI/ML-ready architecture that unlock business value. You will work closely with cross-functional partners to turn needs into impactful data outcomes, driving governance, quality, and security. Join a mission where data is central to everything and your work directly supports global business initiatives.

Pay / Benefits

• Performance-based bonus
• Pension
• Life assurance
• Employee fuel card scheme
• Electric Vehicle scheme
• Employee assistance programme

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver complex data pipelines and data models at scale
• Guide technical direction across data engineering projects
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into data solutions
• Drive the development of a scalable data platform including AI/ML-ready architecture
• Establish best practices for data governance, quality, and security

Key requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior or Lead Data Engineer in complex environments
• Hands-on expertise in modern data engineering tools across cloud platforms
• Deep understanding of ETL/ELT, data architecture, and data quality frameworks
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to shape solutions from ambiguity
• Curiosity and a passion for turning data into meaningful business value

• stakeholder engagement
• curiosity
• problem-solving
• ETL/ELT
• data architecture
• data quality frameworks