Lead Data Engineer | London, UK

Morgan McKinley
London
10 months ago
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About the Role:
We're looking for a Lead Data Engineer to join an innovative HealthTech company on a 6-month contract. This is your chance to play a key role in shaping AI-driven healthcare solutions, building scalable data infrastructure, and working with a team that's passionate about making a real impact.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Designing and optimising AI-ready data pipelines and ETL processes.
  • Building scalable data solutions to support machine learning and AI-driven analytics.
  • Working closely with data scientists, AI engineers, and software teams to turn data into powerful insights.
  • Ensuring data integrity, governance, and compliance with healthcare regulations.
  • Leveraging cloud-based AI and data platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and cutting-edge data tools.
  • Providing technical leadership and mentoring junior engineers.


What We're Looking For:

  • Proven experience as a Lead Data Engineer in AI or machine learning environments.
  • Strong background in ETL development, data modelling, and data warehousing for AI and ML applications.
  • Proficiency in SQL, Python, or Scala, with hands-on experience in AI/ML data workflows.
  • Expertise with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and AI-related services.
  • Familiarity with big data technologies like Spark, Databricks, or Kafka.
  • Knowledge of MLOps, feature engineering, and model deployment is a plus.
  • Experience in regulated industries (healthcare, finance) is a bonus.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate technical ideas clearly.

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