Lead Data Engineer

Hey! We're Huel, and we're pleased to meet you

Our culture thrives on high performance, and we set the bar high for new Hueligans who join us.

The role

At Huel, we take nutrition seriously and ourselves a lot less so. The same goes for our data. We've built a modern stack that lets the whole business answer its own questions, fast, and we're looking for a Lead Data Engineer to own it and lead the team behind it.

You'll set the technical direction across Fivetran, Snowflake, dbt, and AWS, and you'll stay close enough to the code to keep your hands in it. You'll lead a small, sharp data engineering team, raise the bar on how we build, and make data-driven decisions the default across Huel.

This isn't a role for someone who wants to step away from the work. It's for someone who wants to do great work, and bring a team along with them.

Here's a quick overview of what to expect in the role:

• Lead and grow the data engineering team: mentoring, code review, and setting the bar for what good looks like.

• Own the direction of our data stack, and the roadmap that takes it forward.

• Stay hands-on across dbt models, pipelines, and custom integrations.

• Work with teams across the business to turn messy questions into answers people can trust.

• Champion data governance, quality, and observability, so nobody has to check the numbers twice.

What we're looking for in you

You've done serious data engineering, and you've led others doing it, whether that's a team or a project. You know SQL and dbt inside out, you're comfortable in Snowflake, and you'll happily reach for Python when an integration needs it.

You set high standards (CI/CD, testing, code review) and hold them without being precious about it. And you can walk someone who's never opened a terminal through a technical trade-off without making them feel out of their depth.

Mostly, you care. About the craft, about the team, and about getting data into the hands of the people who need it.

And as always, we’re on the lookout for new Hueligans who love a fast-paced environment and are always striving to be their best. We want people who aren’t afraid to think differently and push boundaries. If you’re all about setting big goals and believe that amazing things happen through creativity and teamwork, you’ll fit right in at Huel!

What do we offer in return?

We know that at times, our teams face demanding pressures, and exceptional effort deserves meaningful rewards. That's why we've created a world-class perks and benefits program designed to support our Hueligans in achieving their best, both professionally and personally, while celebrating the global impact they're making!

Hybrid working - We spend Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays in the office together. The remaining two days have the option to be worked from home.

30 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays

Free Huel to keep you going

️ 2 weeks a year to work remotely from anywhere! 

Dog friendly

Paid Volunteering Days

️ Free on-site gym with free classes, and we will give you your own nutrition plan

Free on-site wellness area offering infrared saunas and an ice bath

Private Medical and Health insurance for you and your loved ones, including free life insurance covering up to 4x your salary

Electric Car Scheme with onsite charging

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced Family Leave

Workplace Nursery Scheme

Paid Employee Referral Scheme

Biannual events to celebrate success - Have you heard about Huelchella?

We are Hueligans

We know diversity isn’t just important... it’s essential. It makes us stronger, sharper, and better at what we do. At Huel, we’re about people, not just sustainable nutrition - real people with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Belonging matters here. So does fairness. We want every Hueligan to have the opportunity to thrive, contribute, and be heard - no matter where they come from or what path they’ve taken to get here.

We don’t just welcome diversity of thought…we go looking for it!