Job Description
Head of Data Engineering
Our long-standing financial services client is seeking a Head of Data Engineering to lead a high-performing team responsible for delivering a complex data transformation.
Looking for a true greenfield challenge? This is your chance to shape a transformation from the ground up, build cutting-edge data solutions, and lead a high-performing team that’s driving change across the business.
To succeed in this role, you’ll bring hands-on experience owning and delivering Azure-based data platforms (Databricks, Synapse), alongside strong technical capability in designing and implementing data ingestion pipelines (ETL/ELT) and introducing event-driven architectures (Kafka) to support scalable, real-time solutions.
Our client offers a competitive salary of £120,000–£140,000, plus 40% bonus, 40% LTIP, £7.5k car allowance, and a comprehensive benefits package. The role is hybrid, based in Wolverhampton or Chatham.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing Data Engineering team, setting the vision, priorities, and best practices.
2. Oversee the design...