Lead Data Engineer (AI andamp; Data Platforms) | Must Be DV Clearable | 5 Days OnsiteHands-on technical leadership building data and AI systems that actually workWe''re looking for a Lead Data Engineer to join a growing enterprise data and AI capability, playing a critical role in designing, building, and operating production-grade data platforms and AI-enabled solutions.This is not a line-management role. Instead, it is a senior, hands-on technical leadership position for someone with deep data engineering experience who leads through delivery, technical judgement, and engineering excellence rather than hierarchy.You will work across complex environments spanning Legacy platforms, modern cloud services, advanced analytics, machine learning, and emerging AI technologies. The challenge isn''t greenfield experimentation; it''s building robust production systems, operationalising AI capabilities, improving what exists, and helping teams use data and AI safely, effectively, and at scale.We''re particularly interested in engineers who have helped organisations establish the foundations for AI-led development, including data platforms, ML pipelines, governance frameworks, deployment processes, and production support models.What You''ll Be DoingYou''ll act as a senior technical anchor for both data engineering and AI-enablement initiatives, contributing directly while guiding others through example.You will:Design, build, and enhance enterprise-scale data platforms, pipelines, and ..... full job details .....