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Lead Data Engineer

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Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Senior level
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Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Senior level
Hands-on Lead Data Engineer responsible for migrating and stabilising an AWS-based data platform. Build, optimise and fix data pipelines, map report logic (SSRS), drive AI-assisted extraction of business logic, resolve technical debt, and collaborate with client engineers to transfer knowledge and hit delivery milestones.
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Working at CreateFuture

CreateFuture is an AI-native consulting partner where people do work that matters and are supported to do it well. We work alongside organisations such as PayPal, adidas, NatWest, FanDuel and Money Saving Expert, building digital products and services that make a difference  while always putting people first.

We’re a team of creators. We write code, shape delivery, build go-to-market strategies, develop AI solutions and create the practices that support our people. We work side by side with our clients, challenging what’s not working and helping them to build the

About the role 

Hands-on delivery engineers working under the Architect to execute the migration. Responsible for building and fixing data pipelines, resolving technical debt, and getting the platform to a stable, production-ready state.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, build, and optimise data pipelines on the AWS stack
  • Report logic discovery and mapping, standards, technical direction for the reports track.
  • Drives AI-assisted extraction of business logic from the SSRS estate into a usable logic map. 
  • Identify and resolve existing technical debt in the migration
  • Work collaboratively with the client's engineering team to transfer knowledge
  • Contribute to stabilising the platform and hitting delivery milestones
  • Support the Architect in defining and implementing the target state
Skills & Experience
  • AWS data stack: S3, Glue, Redshift, Lake Formation
  • Hands on with agentic coding tools (Claude Code / Cursor)
  • Lakehouse patterns and architecture
  • Python and SQL — strong proficiency
  • Experience in regulated or high-volume data environments
  • Betting and gaming domain knowledge is required 
What we’ll offer you:

We trust people to do their best work. That means flexibility over rigid rules, impact over activity, and real investment in your growth both professionally and personally. You’ll be part of a supportive, and friendly culture, surrounded by smart, curious people who care deeply about what they do.
We offer flexible working, including hybrid and remote options. Our office hubs are located in Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester, London and Bulgaria, with occasional travel to client sites or CreateFuture offices when needed.

We trust you to manage your time balancing collaboration with client time and focused work. What matters is the impact you have, not how busy you look.

Our hiring process

We try to keep our hiring process clear, fair and respectful of your time. We aim to get back to everyone who applies and we will be upfront about where you are in the process.

It usually looks like this:

  • Call with our Talent Acquisition Team 
  • Role specific capability interview 

Depending on the role, we might also ask you to do a short presentation, a practical or technical task or have a values focused conversation. We will explain what is involved before anything happens.

Inclusion at CreateFuture 

We believe diverse teams build better workplaces and better products. We want CreateFuture to be a place where people feel able to be themselves and do their best work.

If you need any adjustments or support during the application process, just. We will do what we can to help.

We look forward to your application!

CreateFuture London, England Office

31-35 Kirby Street, London, United Kingdom, EC1N 8TE

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