Senior Data Engineer

Description:

Our client is seeking to employ a Senior Data Engineer as the Head of Data Platform & AI to take
ownership of their full data infrastructure and elevate the architecture behind their proprietary DMP (Data
Management Platform). Youll work alongside a team of data engineers, analysts, and AI developers, and
report directly to senior leadership.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives on optimisation, standardisation, and
real-time, revenue-driving execution. If youre a self-starter who understands how to turn
unstructured data into scalable pipelines and measurable outcomes, lets talk.

What Youll Do
Own the companies GCP-based Data Platform (BigQuery, Cloud Functions, Composer, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, etc.) Architect, build, and manage robust ETL/ELT pipelines to ingest structured and unstructured data from dozens of sources Implement best practices across data validation, deduplication, enrichment, and governance Optimise the cost, speed, and performance of data storage, pipelines, and compute Build tools and dashboards for internal reporting and marketing analytics teams Create and enforce documentation, processes, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) Lead root-cause analysis of pipeline failures and ensure data accuracy and uptime Collaborate with AI, analytics, marketing, and ops teams to design data products that drive decision-making Mentor data engineers and analysts; oversee technical delivery and team growth Be available for after-hours escalations during mission-critical incidents
Requirements
Skills & Experience the company is looking For:

5+ years of experience as a Data Engineer or Data Platform Lead Advanced proficiency in Google Cloud Platform, especially BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage, and Composer Strong coding skills in Python (SQL Alchemy or similar ORM), SQL, and either Java or PHP Experience with data modelling, schema design, and performance tuning Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and tools like Gemini (bonus) Proven ability to manage complex data workflows, edge-case debugging, and data security Comfortable with cloud cost optimisation and scalable architecture design Strong communicator with high professional accountability