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Director of Data Engineering

Burns Sheehan
City of London
5 days ago
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Director of Data Engineering - £160,000 - £180,000 base - Remote or Heavily Remote


Role: Director of Data Engineer

Salary: £160,000 - £180,000 + bonus

Onsite requirements: London but can be remote

Technology: GCP/AWS - multicloud


One of our most established & long term clients are on the lookout for a Director of Data Engineering.


As the Director of Data Engineering, you will be responsible for the Data Engineering & Platform team as well as some of the Analytics responsibilities.


As with any Director role, including this Director of Data Engineering position, we are looking for someone who has experience working outside of the Data Engineering function with stakeholders up to C-Suite level.


You will also as the Director of Data Engineering need to liaise with your peers in order to enable ML & AI applications.


Team size is circa 20.


If this Director of Data Engineering role appeals to you, we need to see the following:


  • Experience within a Data Engineering Leadership position at a reputable company
  • Demonstrable leadership and people management experience (ideally managing managers but not essential)
  • A technical background in the space, ideally across GCP/AWS
  • Outstanding stakeholder management skills
  • An appreciation and curiosity around the AI space
  • A track record in developing your teams into promotions / progression


And for the most part with this Director of Data Engineering position - that is it! So don't hesitate & apply now for immediate consideration.


Director of Data Engineering - £160,000 - £180,000 base - Remote or Heavily Remote

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