At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the data engineering function and shape the future of data management.
- Company: Dynamic digital business investing in innovative data platforms.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team with a focus on excellence and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on data strategy and governance in a modern environment.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership in data engineering and expertise in cloud environments.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
Salary: £100,000 - £120,000 + Benefits
Location: London - hybrid
We're partnering with a successful, data-driven digital business that's investing heavily in the future of its data platform. Having already embarked on a significant transformation programme, they're now looking for an experienced Head of Data Engineering to lead the next phase of their journey.
This is a genuine opportunity to shape the way an organisation manages, governs and leverages its data. You'll have ownership of the data platform, influence technology strategy and establish the standards that underpin analytics, reporting and future AI initiatives.
The Opportunity
As the Head of Data Engineering, you'll provide technical leadership across the entire data engineering function, taking ownership of platform architecture, governance and engineering excellence. Working closely with senior stakeholders across Technology, Product, Finance and Commercial teams, you'll ensure data is reliable, well-governed and trusted throughout the business. You'll inherit a modern cloud-based platform and an established engineering team, with the autonomy to define the long-term technical roadmap and build best-in-class engineering practices.
Skills and Experience
- Proven experience leading Data Engineering teams within modern cloud environments
- Deep experience designing and managing modern data warehouses and analytics engineering environments
- A strong understanding of data governance, quality, lineage and operational best practice
- The ability to influence stakeholders across technical and non-technical teams
- A track record of raising engineering standards and developing high-performing teams
If you're looking for a senior leadership opportunity where you can combine technical expertise with strategic influence, we'd love to hear from you.
Head of Data Engineering in London employer: Data Idols
Data Idols is an exceptional employer for those looking to make a significant impact in the tech industry. With a hybrid work model in vibrant London, employees enjoy a collaborative culture that fosters innovation and creativity, alongside ample opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us to tackle complex machine learning challenges while being part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to shaping the future of technology.
