You will lead the design, development, and evolution of a cloud data platform from the ground up, establishing engineering standards and best practices for analytical products. Working closely with senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams, you will champion modern engineering approaches and ensure scalable, secure data solutions. Your day-to-day work involves transforming complex operational data into trusted datasets, driving platform adoption across the organisation, and coaching a team of engineers to deliver measurable business outcomes.

What they're looking for

• Experience promoting data engineering best practices and automation
• Advanced SQL skills and experience with Python, dbt, or Snowflake
• Strong understanding of data modelling techniques like Kimball
• Ability to take ownership of a data product and shape its strategy
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative team culture

Nationality requirements

Open to UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, EU and Turkish nationals with the right to work. Candidates must have been in the UK for at least 3 out of the last 5 years.

Selection process

Interviews will be held via online Teams and will include a presentation. Sifting is scheduled for w/c 12th October 2026 and interviews for w/c 19th October 2026.

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