Lead Data Engineer (AWS)

Lead Data Engineer (AWS)
London (Flexible Hybrid Working)
Permanent | £80,000 – £100,000 + Bonus + Benefits

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Join a Global Leader in Data & AI

Are you ready to take your AWS data engineering expertise to the next level? A globally recognised Data & AI consultancy is looking for a Lead Data Engineer to join their growing Data & Analytics practice. In this pivotal role, you’ll shape scalable cloud-first data platforms for enterprise clients and guide a talented team of engineers to deliver mission-critical solutions.

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What You’ll Be Doing:

• Architect & Build: Design and implement scalable data pipelines using AWS services like Redshift, Glue, Athena, Lambda, and S3.

• Lead & Mentor: Provide hands-on technical leadership to a team of Data Engineers, driving quality, efficiency, and innovation.

• Collaborate & Translate: Work closely with clients and cross-functional teams to turn complex business needs into actionable data architectures.

• Improve & Innovate: Champion best practices in CI/CD, testing, automation, and DevOps within an Agile environment.

• Document & Deliver: Produce clear, robust documentation, from architecture diagrams to data specs and test plans.

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What You’ll Bring:

• 10+ years in data engineering/integration roles with AWS (Redshift, Glue, Athena, S3, Lambda).

• 5–8 years of leadership or people management experience.

• Consulting experience in client-facing delivery roles (highly desirable).

• Advanced understanding of data modelling (Dimensional, Data Vault, ODS).

• Proficiency in Agile delivery (Scrum), and tools like Azure DevOps or JIRA.

• Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Git-based version control systems.

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You’ll Thrive If You Are:

• A strong technical leader who inspires others and enjoys mentoring junior engineers.

• Passionate about data architecture, cloud innovation, and modern data engineering practices.

• Someone who bridges business and technical conversations with confidence.

• Constantly learning and sharing knowledge within your team and community.

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What’s In It for You:

• Base salary: £80,000–£100,000, plus performance bonuses

• Private health insurance, income protection & life assurance

• Flexible hybrid working model – London-based clients, with home working encouraged

• Pension scheme + Global Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

• Cycle-to-work scheme, cashback offers, wellness support & lifestyle perks

• Access to world-class training & career development resources

• Inclusive culture that supports diversity, wellbeing, and innovation

Please send your CV to us at Eldon.Davis@focusedfutures.co.uk

No applications will be reviewed from agencies or 3rd party resource suppliers!

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Eligibility:

You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.

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Let’s revolutionise the world of data and AI together!

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently, and we encourage applications from all sections of the community.