Oho Group
Lead data Engineer
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Lead Data Engineer / Venture-Backed AI Startup / London
A well-funded, venture-backed AI startup is looking for an exceptional Lead Data Engineer to build the foundations of a world-class data platform from the ground up.
This is a rare opportunity to join at a pivotal stage of the company's journey. Backed by experienced founders and significant investment, you'll become one of the first senior data engineering hires, owning the architecture, tooling, and strategy behind a platform designed to power next-generation AI products. As the company scales, you'll play a defining role in building both the technology and the future data engineering team.
What's in it for you?
- Join a well-funded startup with ambitious growth plans and the opportunity to help build a category-defining AI business
- Meaningful equity with genuine long-term upside as the company scales
- Own the end-to-end data architecture from day one, with complete technical ownership
- Build the infrastructure powering cutting-edge AI, machine learning, and real-time data products
- Work alongside an exceptional team of engineers, AI specialists, and experienced founders
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What they're looking for:
- 6+ years' commercial experience in Data Engineering or Backend Engineering
- Strong academic background in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or another STEM discipline
- Expert Python skills and extensive experience building scalable data platforms
- Strong experience designing distributed data pipelines, real-time processing, and modern data architectures
- Experience with relational and NoSQL databases in production environments
- Engineers who enjoy solving complex technical challenges in fast-moving, high-growth startups
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Nice to have:
- Apache Spark, Kafka, Airflow, or other large-scale data technologies
- PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch/OpenSearch
- Experience with vector databases, retrieval systems, or AI/ML infrastructure
- Experience with GCP, AWS, or Azure
If you're looking for a role where you can own a critical function, build technology from the ground up, and have the opportunity to create significant value through both your impact and equity, this is one of the most exciting Data Engineering opportunities in London.
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