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London, Greater London, United Kingdom Remote (Global) GBP 60,000 – 65,000 / year

Decoded was looking for a Principal Technologist - Data Analytics

About the Role

Lead the design and implementation of advanced data analytics systems while driving innovation, setting technical standards, and supporting engineering teams in delivering high-impact data solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Define long-term data architecture strategies aligned with business goals
  • Oversee development of scalable data pipelines and analytics platforms
  • Mentor engineers in best practices for data modeling and processing
  • Evaluate and integrate emerging data technologies into existing workflows
  • Ensure data accuracy, security, and compliance across systems
  • Lead technical discussions and architecture reviews with cross-functional teams
  • Drive adoption of automation and monitoring across data operations
  • Collaborate with product teams to translate business needs into technical designs
  • Optimize query performance and data storage efficiency
  • Establish standards for data quality and metadata management
  • Support deployment of machine learning models in production environments
  • Guide cloud infrastructure decisions for data platform scalability
  • Promote reusable components and shared data services
  • Troubleshoot complex system issues across distributed environments
  • Contribute to technical roadmaps and capacity planning

Nice to Have

  • PhD in computer science or related discipline
  • Experience scaling data platforms across global organizations
  • Contributions to major data processing frameworks
  • Public speaking at industry conferences on data topics
  • Hands-on experience with MLOps pipelines
  • Leadership in open-source data communities
  • Prior role as chief architect or CTO in tech-focused company

Compensation

Competitive salary with performance bonuses and equity options

Work Arrangement

Hybrid remote with office availability in major cities

Team

Collaborative engineering unit focused on data platforms and analytics innovation

Technology Stack

  • Primary use of Python, Spark, and Airflow for data orchestration
  • Cloud infrastructure on AWS with Redshift, S3, and Lambda
  • Monitoring via Datadog and ELK stack
  • CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Jenkins
  • Adoption of dbt for analytics engineering workflows

Growth Opportunities

  • Path to influence enterprise-wide data strategy
  • Opportunities to lead research initiatives in data science
  • Support for publishing technical work and conference attendance
  • Mentorship roles in internal upskilling programs
  • Involvement in acquisition and integration of data startups

Work Environment

  • Quarterly in-person team gatherings across regions
  • Flexible work hours with core collaboration windows
  • Dedicated time for innovation and technical exploration
  • Employee resource groups for underrepresented technologists
  • Internal knowledge-sharing forums and tech talks

Available for qualified candidates requiring relocation support

About company
Decoded

Decoded helps organisations build the data and AI skills they need to thrive in a digital world.

For more than a decade, we’ve worked with leaders, teams and governments across the globe to turn complex technologies into practical capability. Our focus has always been on data and AI, supporting organisations to move beyond awareness and into confident, effective application.

Learning is live, collaborative and grounded in real organisational challenges, enabling participants to apply new skills immediately and make better decisions from day one. We design and deliver learning that meets people where they are, from short, focused sessions to comprehensive academies and apprenticeships.

Beyond individual development, we help organisations embed new ways of working, strengthen digital culture and build lasting capability at scale. The result is not just better technical understanding, but teams and leaders who are equipped to adapt, innovate and deliver meaningful impact.

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Posted 3 months ago