Lead Data - Greater London, United Kingdom - Northreach

Description

Job Description

Northreach is a dynamic recruitment agency that connects businesses with top talent in the cell & gene therapy, fintech and digital sectors. Our mission is to provide a seamless and personalised recruitment experience for clients and candidates, and to create a positive work environment that encourages equality, innovation and professional growth.

Are you ready to join a financial institution that bridges the gap between human service and cutting-edge technology?

We have partnered with a leading banking client that offer an extensive array of digitally enhanced products and services, tailored to satisfy the diverse needs of their customers who are looking for a lead data and analytics specialist to join their team.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead the upskilling, coaching, and mentoring of fellow data engineers. Establish and reinforce data engineering best practices and guidelines.
2. Conceptualize, build, and sustain data pipelines for the efficient extraction, transformation, and loading of data from various sources into our data warehouse and data lakes. Uphold data integrity, quality, and consistency throughout the entire process.
3. Create and enhance ETL/ELT workflows capable of handling substantial data volumes.
4. Collaborate with data analysts, data scientists, and other stakeholders to comprehend their data needs. Develop and implement appropriate data models to support efficient data querying and analysis.
5. Take charge of database management and help to develop backup and recovery strategies to safeguard critical data.
6. Enforce data governance policies encompassing data security, privacy, and compliance.

Requirements:

1. Minimum of 5 years data engineering.
2. Leadership and Mentorship: Proven experience in leading and mentoring other data engineers.
3. Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
4. Python and SQL knowledge.
5. Data modelling and platform development experience is desirable.

Northreach is an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or age. We are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and hiring practices, therefore only partner with businesses that promote DEI. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees.