We''re seeking a Lead Data Engineer to design and deliver scalable data and AI solutions across internal and client projects. You''ll own the full data life cycle - from ingestion and processing to deployment and monitoring of machine learning models - while leading a small, high-performing team. What You''ll Do Build and maintain data pipelines and cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP). Develop AI-driven applications including LLM tools, RAG pipelines, and automation solutions. Lead on client communication, project delivery, and stakeholder alignment. Collaborate with Data Science and Analytics teams to improve data access, automation, and governance. Drive innovation through proofs-of-concept, model monitoring, and adoption of emerging AI tech. What We''re Looking For 5+ years in data engineering, with team or project leadership experience. Advanced Python (Pandas, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn). Strong AWS/GCP, MySQL, and CI/CD experience; Docker/Kubernetes a plus. Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills. Passion for innovation and ethical, scalable AI. Nice to Have Experience in digital marketing or web development (PHP, HTML, JS). Familiarity with LangChain, RAGAS, or similar frameworks.