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Founding Lead Data EngineerSalary: £130K – £150KLocation: London – Flexible working

Data Idols are working with a disruptor in the tech industry who are looking for a Founding Lead Data Engineer to join the team. They are on an exciting journey to centralise the built industry with widely accessible data access.

The Opportunity

They are seeking a Founding Lead Data Engineer to grow and build the data function. This is a great opportunity to join an exciting early stage start-up who are raising funding and have huge plans. As a Founding Lead Data Engineer, you will be very strong technically and hands on but will also have very good business understanding and have the desire to grow with the team and own the data function. Longer term, this role will grow into the CTO.

Skills and Experience

Very strong in SQL and Python
Great communication skills
Strong business understanding
Experience working in a start-up

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

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