Lead Data EngineerLondon, UK (Hybrid)Innovative FinTechAbout the Company:We are partnered with a high-growth FinTech company headquartered in London that is redefining how technology and data can transform financial services. Their mission is to deliver smarter, faster, and more secure financial solutions through cutting-edge platforms powered by data. With rapid expansion and strong investment backing, they are scaling their engineering and data capabilities to support ambitious growth plans.The Role:Our client is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to take ownership of their data infrastructure and lead the build-out of scalable, reliable, and secure data pipelines. This is a senior hands-on role, where you''ll also provide technical leadership to a small but growing team. You''ll work closely with data scientists, analysts, and software engineers to ensure the company''s data strategy underpins their innovative financial products.Key Responsibilities:Lead the design, development, and optimisation of data pipelines and ETL processes.Architect scalable data solutions to support analytics, machine learning, and real-time financial applications.Drive best practices for data engineering, ensuring high levels of data quality, governance, and security.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data systems with wider product and engineering initiatives.Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.Evaluate and implement