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Head of Data Engineering - FT - Relocate to Philippines...

Thomas Frost Executive
London
2 days ago
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🚨 Now Hiring: Data Engineering Unit Head | Full-time | Manila, Philippines 🇵🇭

BDO Bank – The Philippines' Largest Bank

Are you a data visionary with a passion for shaping the future of enterprise technology? This is your chance to lead transformation with the largest financial institution in the Philippines and one of the fastest-growing companies in the Asia-Pacific region.

We're on the hunt for a Data Engineering Unit Head to join the IT Data and Analytics team, where you’ll spearhead innovation across cloud-native architecture, Azure Data Platform, and Databricks ecosystems—powering insights across an entire banking empire.

Why Join?

🌏 Opportunity to relocate and live in Manila, Philippines

🚀 Influence the strategy of a banking giant in hyper-growth mode

💼 Senior leadership position (AVP–VP rank) with a high-impact, enterprise-wide mandate

🌐 Collaborate across IT, business units, and advanced analytics teams

💡 Be a key driver of cloud transformation, governance standards, and data engineering excellence

What You’ll Lead:

• Data platform strategy, standards, and architecture at scale

• End-to-end data pipeline optimization using Azure Data Factory, SQL, Cosmos DB, Streaming, and Databricks

• A high-performing team of engineers, analysts, and architects

• Strategic vendor partnerships and enterprise data governance initiatives

• Cross-functional collaboration with business leaders and technical stakeholders

What You’ll Bring:

✅ 10+ years in data engineering, with solid leadership experience

✅ Mastery of Azure cloud data services and Databricks

✅ Expertise in large-scale data platforms, ETL frameworks, and DevOps practices

✅ Passion for building team capability, coaching talent, and enforcing engineering standards

✅ Background in banking/finance? MUST HAVE

📍 Location: Full-time role requiring relocation to Manila, Philippines.

🎯 Reporting to: CIO – Head of Technology

🏦 Department: ITG – Core Business Delivery / IT Data and Analytics

Interested?

Apply now to help engineer the future of banking in one of the most dynamic growth markets on the planet.

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