Technical Data Lead

Technical Data Lead Central London Up to £150,000+ Benefits

My client is seeking a Technical Data Lead to spearhead the architecture, implementation, and evolution of a modern data platform for a leading insurance firm in London. This role requires a strong technical background in integration and data architectures, as well as leadership experience managing both technical teams and client relationships.

Key Skills & Experience:

Proven experience as a Platform Technical Lead, Data Architect, or similar role, leading enterprise data platforms at scale.
Strong technical expertise in Azure, AWS, Snowflake, Databricks, Data Lakes, and Kafka.
Deep understanding of modern data platform architectures, including Lakehouse, Kappa, and Lambda.
Experience designing and managing secure, scalable, and governed data platforms.
Strong knowledge of Data Governance frameworks, access control, and compliance in enterprise environments.
Experience with end-to-end data integration patterns and enterprise-grade data modeling.
Knowledge of Data Fabric and Data Mesh concepts, with practical experience in their implementation.
Strong understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) principles in a data platform context.
Expertise in observability, monitoring, and security for data platforms.
Strong experience in DevOps, automation, CI/CD, and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC).
Proven track record of leading large technical teams and driving complex data platform initiatives.
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate technical solutions into business value.Ideal Candidate Profile:

10+ years in data with experience in a senior architecture or technical leadership role.
Strong, practical experience with modern software engineering and DevOps
Exceptional communication and senior stakeholder management skills.
Industry experience in the Financial Services or Insurance sector is essential
A strong leader who inspires excellence and innovation within the team.
Ideally experience working at a Consultancy.To be considered please send your cv to Peter Bibby on the email address below