Head of Data Engineering

Interquest
London, England
13 months ago
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Job Description

Head of Data Engineering

Permanent opportunity -

London - Hybrid Working


The Role

We're seeking aHead of Data Engineeringto join our FinTech client based in London.


In this pivotal leadership role, you'll:

  • Provide strategic leadership for data engineering and data platform functions
  • Build and mentor high-performing engineering teams
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration to deliver data solutions
  • Architect and implement scalable, robust data infrastructure
  • Champion "data as a product" and foster a data-driven culture
  • Proactively identify and mitigate risks and technical challenges


A successful candidate will have:

  • Proven experience in senior data leadership roles, including managing managers
  • Strong coaching and mentoring skills with a growth mindset
  • Excellent communication abilities with stakeholders at all levels
  • Track record of delivering complex data engineering projects and platform initiatives
  • Experience with cloud-based data platforms and modern data tooling
  • Budget management experience preferred

...

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