Head of Data Engineering

Head of Data Engineering Are you ready to lead and inspire in a dynamic, high-growth environment? We are searching for a Head of Data Engineering to drive the development and optimisation of an Azure-based data platform, unlocking its potential and delivering transformative value to the business. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in an enterprise setting, and is the first data appointment for the organisation! What You’ll Be Doing:

• Conduct a comprehensive data engineering health check to identify opportunities for optimisation and scalability.
• Design, build, and maintain multi-dimensional data models, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Lead the development and maintenance of data warehousing solutions using Azure Synapse and related technologies.
• Deliver high-impact projects on time and within scope, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to set and execute the data engineering strategy.
• Embrace a high-performance culture within the data engineering team, aligning efforts with the broader organisational goals.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful data solutions that drive decision-making.
• Support the integration of data systems following acquisitions, ensuring seamless scalability.

• Proven experience in data engineering leadership roles within enterprise-level organisations.
• Advanced proficiency in Azure data stack, including Synapse, Data Factory, and Databricks.
• Hands-on expertise in building and optimising scalable data pipelines and warehouses.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Experience working in financial services or asset/wealth management, with an understanding of control and risk factors.
• A proactive, “go-getter” attitude and the willingness to go above and beyond when necessary.
• A track record of scaling data teams and systems in rapidly growing environments.

• The opportunity to lead and shape a growing data engineering function in a global, PE-backed organisation.
• Ownership of greenfield projects, with the autonomy to deliver impactful results.
• Collaboration with a forward-thinking leadership team in a high-energy, no-nonsense culture.