Lead Data Engineer London (4 days per week in the office) £85,000 This is a rare opportunity to build and lead a Data Engineering function within a rapidly growing AI and data-focused technology business. You''ll take ownership of engineering standards, team development, and platform-critical data infrastructure while remaining hands-on with the most impactful technical challenges. The Company They are an innovative SaaS organisation that helps businesses transform complex data into actionable insights. Operating across a range of industries, they deliver advanced data and AI solutions that support commercial decision-making and customer growth. With multiple products already in market and further AI-driven solutions under development, they are investing heavily in their data capabilities as they continue to scale. This is a high-growth environment where technology plays a central role in the company''s success. The Role As Lead Data Engineer, you will be responsible for establishing and leading the Data Engineering function while working closely with senior stakeholders across technology, product, and data teams. Key responsibilities include: Defining Data Engineering standards, processes, and best practices across the organisation. Leading, mentoring, and developing a growing team of Data Engineers. Designing and delivering scalable ETL and ELT pipelines across operational, analytical, and AI workloads. Taking ownership of cloud-based data platforms and modern data ..... full job details .....