Senior Data Engineer

£55,000-100,000 GBP

Hybrid WORKING

Location: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent

A leading AI and technology consultancy is looking for Senior Data Engineers to join their fast-growing team. This is a unique opportunity to apply your technical expertise in AI, advanced analytics, and data engineering while shaping how organisations make decisions at scale.

About the Role
This is a hands-on, client-facing position where you'll lead technical delivery and act as a trusted advisor. You'll design and implement innovative solutions, build complex data pipelines, and integrate AI models into operational workflows across industries. The role offers a rare chance to combine software engineering mastery with strategic problem-solving, directly impacting government, defence, healthcare, and commercial clients.

What You'll Do

• Lead and architect scalable solutions using cutting-edge data platforms.
• Engineer enterprise-level data pipelines and optimise ETL processes.
• Develop workflows and decision-support tools that transform operations.
• Integrate AI and machine learning into client systems, ensuring measurable outcomes.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Set engineering standards, champion best practices, and drive continuous improvement.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of innovation and collaboration.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years in software or data engineering, with strong Python, SQL, and TypeScript skills.
• Experience with enterprise data platforms, ideally Palantir technologies (Foundry, Gotham, or similar).
• Advanced knowledge of data engineering, ETL pipelines, and workflow design at scale.
• Proven track record of leading projects and mentoring teams in client-facing environments.
• Passion for AI, machine learning, and translating emerging technologies into real-world impact.
• Exceptional problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a drive to make a tangible difference.

Why You'll Join

• Work at a fast-growing AI consultancy backed by a global technology leader.
• Lead mission-critical projects that influence government, healthcare, defence, and commercial sectors.
• Gain hands-on experience with advanced analytics, AI, and enterprise data platforms.
• Build your career story as a senior leader in data-driven transformation.
• Thrive in a collaborative, innovative culture that values curiosity and bold thinking.

If you're ready to engineer the future of AI-powered decision-making and make a real-world impact, we want to hear from you.

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