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Salary: £85K - £95K
Location: London - Flexible working

Data Idols are working with a fast-growing, product-led tech company to hire a Staff Data Engineer and help shape the data platform. They are looking for this person to provide technical leadership and lead projects end to end.

The Opportunity

Whilst acting as a mentor this person will be hands on delivering high performing solutions. This is an opportunity to have real technical ownership over the systems and models that power decision making across the entire organisation.

In this role, you'll drive the design of robust data pipelines, evolve our warehouse strategy, and align cross-functional teams around shared, reusable models. You'll be part of a company that takes data seriously, where your work has direct impact on product quality, decision making, and customer outcomes.

Skills and Experience

  • Strong Python
  • SQL
  • Experience working with GCP
  • dbt

If you are looking for a new challenge, then please submit your CV for initial screening and more details.

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