Lead Cloud Engineer

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Overview

As a Lead Cloud Engineer/Architect specializing in AWS and Databricks, you will play a pivotal role in driving a major transformation program for a leading pharmaceutical organization. Your primary focus will be on building a modern data platform while closely collaborating with customer stakeholders to develop a strategic roadmap for future phases of the project. You will provide both technical leadership and hands-on contributions to mentoring engineering teams as you ensure best practices are established and implemented effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the technical delivery of a cloud-based data platform on AWS.
  • Drive the implementation and adoption of Databricks.
  • Design and promote Medallion Architecture best practices.
  • Translate AI use cases into scalable, production-ready data products.
  • Work closely with customer stakeholders to define strategy and build the case for future project phases.
  • Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership throughout delivery.

Requirements

  • Strong experience leading data platform or data engineering programmes.
  • Deep knowledge of AWS and Databricks.
  • Experience designing modern data architectures, including Medallion Architecture.
  • Ability to bridge technical and business conversations, particularly around AI use cases.
  • Comfortable being hands-on while leading a delivery team.
  • Previous experience within pharmaceutical or other highly regulated environments is beneficial.
SkillsCloud Engineering, AWS
LocationLondon Area
TypeRemote
Rate
£500-£600/day
SourceLinkedIn
RecruiterThe Developer Link
Posted10/07/26