Lead Analytics Engineer

What you'll be doing

  • Own the data modelling strategy, setting standards for data modelling, transformations, and governance.
  • Lead the design and implementation of new features, such as creating new star schema and optimizing data usability.
  • Set best practices and standards for using SQL, dbt, Python, Pyspark, or other languages to solve business problems.
  • Become an expert in the business subject area, understanding both business requirements and technical implementation.
  • Deliver high-quality code, provide technical mentorship, and ensure scalable, maintainable data models.
  • Co-own the backlog with the Engineering Manager and help break down technical requirements.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience with SQL, Python, Pyspark, or other relevant data processing languages.
  • Extensive experience with dbt and ideally Airflow or other orchestration tools.
  • Extensive experience in Entity-Relationship modelling and Dimensional modelling.
  • Experience with Cloud Data Warehousing (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery) and Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
  • Familiarity with Tableau.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
  • Ability to architect custom AI solutions and smart automated systems that are safe, maintainable, and aligned with long-term mission.
  • Act as a technical bridge and mentor, training others from basic AI usage to sophisticated system creation.

Nice to haves

  • Working background in Fintech or Financial Services (highly preferred but not essential).

Perks and benefits

  • Hybrid working arrangement: 2 days in the London office with barista coffee and subsidised Just Eat lunches.
  • Flexible-first employer with a benefit allowance tailored to life and family needs.
  • Private medical and dental insurance, health assessments, and access to a digital GP.
  • Life assurance, share schemes, and financial coaching for wealth support.
  • Dedicated annual learning allowance for professional development.
  • Electric car and cycle-to-work schemes, plus season ticket loans for lifestyle support.
  • Award-winning parental leave policies supporting fertility treatments and family additions.
  • Part of The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For 2026.
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