Staff Data Engineer

Role: Staff Data Engineer
Location: London Area, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-time
Seniority: Senior/Staff Level
Salary: £95,000+ Bonus

Are you a highly experienced Data Engineer ready to lead from the front and shape the future of a modern data platform?

We're looking for a Staff Data Engineer to play a pivotal role in a large-scale data transformation, driving the evolution of a cloud-native data platform. You'll work at the intersection of engineering, product, and delivery-leading complex initiatives, mentoring engineers, and making high-impact technical decisions.

This is an opportunity to be a true technical leader: setting standards, influencing strategy, and building scalable, high-quality data solutions in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

• Design, build, and own robust, scalable cloud-based data solutions with a strong focus on automation
• Lead a squad of data engineers, providing technical direction, mentoring, and coaching
• Drive complex engineering decisions and take ownership of high-impact backlog items
• Develop and enforce data engineering standards, frameworks, and best practices
• Design and optimise scalable data pipelines aligned to ETL principles and business objectives
• Collaborate closely with Product and Delivery teams to deliver high-value solutions
• Champion the adoption and evolution of a modern cloud data platform

• Proven experience operating at Senior or Staff Data Engineer level
• Strong leadership capability with experience mentoring and developing engineers
• Deep expertise in cloud-based data platforms (preferably Azure)
• Strong background in end-to-end data solution design and data warehousing principles
• Hands-on experience with ETL tools (eg Databricks) and data processing frameworks
• Advanced proficiency in Python, SQL, and Spark
• Ability to navigate and deliver complex engineering challenges with confidence

• A proactive, ownership-driven mindset with strong business awareness
• Experience influencing engineering strategy and driving best practices
• Passion for building high-performing engineering teams and communities
• Ability to communicate complex technical decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

You'll be part of an ambitious transformation, helping to build a best-in-class data engineering function within a business that is redefining its digital future.

You'll work with cutting-edge technologies, solve meaningful problems at scale, and play a key role in democratising data across the organisation-all while doing some of the most impactful work of your career.

If you're a senior technical leader who thrives on ownership, mentorship, and solving complex data challenges, get in touch for a confidential conversation.

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Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

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