Lead GCP Data Engineer New Malden (Hybrid, approx. 4 days per month onsite) £85,000 to £90,000 plus up to 30 percent bonus This is an opportunity to take ownership of a brand-new GCP data platform and shape the engineering standards from the ground up. You will join a growing data function at a pivotal moment, playing a key role in a major cloud migration while influencing best practice across the team. The Company They are a technology-driven organisation within the insurance space, focused on making data-led decisions and building modern, scalable systems. Their mission is centred around delivering fast, accurate and accessible insurance experiences for a wide range of customers. With strong investment and a clear roadmap, they continue to enhance their predictive capabilities and data platform maturity. The environment is collaborative, outcome-focused and built for people who enjoy autonomy and ownership. The Role As Lead GCP Data Engineer, you will Act as the in-house GCP expert, guiding design decisions and engineering standards. Lead end-to-end delivery of data products, from ingestion through to transformation and analytical layers. Build and maintain production-grade pipelines across batch and streaming workloads. Work closely with internal stakeholders to deliver reliable, high-quality datasets. Support the Azure-to-GCP migration, ensuring data sources are correctly transformed and integrated. Mentor engineers and help uplift best practice across the team. Operate