At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the transformation of data technology into a modern, cloud-native platform.
- Company: Join CARFAX, a mission-driven company focused on accuracy and integrity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive healthcare, and a chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Work in a collaborative culture with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of data innovation and drive meaningful change.
- Qualifications: 12+ years in data engineering and proven leadership in cloud transformations.
The predicted salary is between 130000 - 180000 £ per year.
Isn't it time you bragged about where you work? At CARFAX, we do every day. We pride ourselves on being mission-focused on helping to grow a brand built on accuracy and integrity. We care deeply about our products and our customers. We’re more than just a company: We help millions of consumers make more informed decisions every day. We know that our teammates are our most valuable asset, and we value a balanced life while tackling challenging projects in a fast-paced environment.
This leader will execute the technology strategy for a unified data platform, modernizing legacy technologies into an AWS cloud-native ecosystem. The role bridges Technology, Product, and the business to create trusted data, reusable intelligence, and scalable capabilities that power products, analytics, and AI. Success requires a builder mindset, strong organizational leadership, and the ability to drive change across teams while fostering a collaborative One-platform culture.
Top Strategic Priorities- Lead Data Platform Transformation Across North America and Europe
- Modernize Cloud-Native Data Capabilities
- Build a High-Performing Organization
- Unlock Greater Business Value from Data
- Partner closely with enterprise teams, as well as CARFAX product and technology leaders to align data strategies with broader product and business priorities.
- Execute a unified data platform strategy within CARFAX businesses aligned to long-term business objectives.
- Lead the migration from legacy on-premises technologies to AWS cloud-native services.
- Modernize downstream data platforms, business rules, and interpretation capabilities.
- Expand AI and advanced analytics to generate new data insights and reusable intelligence.
- Improve data quality, reliability, scalability, and operational excellence.
- Build engineering leadership capability, succession depth, and a high-performing organization.
- Lead organizational change while fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture across teams and regions.
- 12+ years leading data engineering, software engineering, or data technology organizations.
- Proven success leading enterprise data platforms and cloud transformation initiatives.
- Deep AWS and modern data platform expertise.
- Experience partnering with Product and executive stakeholders.
- Track record of building engineering leaders and leading organizational change.
- Strong understanding of AI, advanced analytics, and large-scale data ecosystems.
Base Salary: The anticipated base salary range for this position is $175,000 to $250,000 CAD annually. Final base salary will be determined based on geographical location, experience, and qualifications.
Join a company that values your total wellbeing. Carfax offers competitive compensation, comprehensive healthcare coverage, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in an industry-leading organization.
Senior Director, Data Technology in London employer: CARFAX
At CARFAX, we pride ourselves on fostering a vibrant work culture that values integrity and innovation, making it an exceptional place for professionals in data technology. With a focus on employee wellbeing, competitive compensation, and opportunities for growth, our team is empowered to lead transformative projects in a collaborative environment. Join us in our mission to help millions make informed decisions while advancing your career in a company recognised as a top workplace.
