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Lead Data Engineer

Morgan McKinley
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 25 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The HealthTech company is seeking a Lead Data Engineer for a 6-month contract position.
  • Candidates should have proven experience in AI or machine learning environments, with a strong background in ETL development and data warehousing.
  • Proficiency in SQL, Python, or Scala is required, along with expertise in cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Familiarity with big data technologies and experience in regulated industries such as healthcare is preferred.
  • The salary for this role is competitive, and candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience.

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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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.