Head of Data Engineering

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom The Progeny Group Full time
Head of Data Engineering

Department: Technology

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Nationwide, UK (with occasional travel)

Description As Head of Data Engineering, you will join our growing Data team to build and shape our Data Engineering function. Taking a hands-on approach, you will lead the design and management of our data infrastructure, architecture, pipelines, and solutions. With excellent leadership skills and interpersonal skills, you will be a natural communicator with the ability to scale and lead a high-performing team.

Please note this opportunity offers home based working but will require occasional travel to our offices.
Key Responsibilities
  • Shaping and developing data engineering capabilities and influencing the direction of the team.
  • Being the SME on design, development, and deployment of data ETL pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, and other technologies to transform and access data from on-prem and cloud structures.
  • Developing high quality data pipelines and adopting engineering principles including domain driven design, test driven development, and clear separation of concerns.
  • Shaping the overall strategic data and analytical capabilities and influencing adoption of best practises to continuously improve standards across the team.
  • Building and leading the Data Engineering team to support development, continuous improvement, and identify skills and educational requirements.
  • Developing complex data products and solutions whilst managing projects and balancing the need for delivery.
  • Building relationships with internal and external stakeholders and influencing a data-driven culture.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
  • Demonstrable experience of building Data Engineering capabilities and frameworks from start to finish.
  • Experience working in a regulated environment, ideally in the provision of financial or legal services.
  • Previous experience in designing enterprise Data Models for Business Intelligence and key systems such as CRM's.
  • Strong knowledge of database architecture and data warehousing.
  • Experience using Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, and similar technologies.
  • A natural leader with the ability to guide cultural change and foster collaboration.
We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Benefits
  • 30 days holiday plus public holidays
  • 3 days of celebratory leave (to be used for your birthday, wellbeing, volunteering, or other celebratory events important to you.
  • Private medical insurance, 24/7 digital GP and health advice
  • Employee assistance programme providing support for your mental and physical health
  • Group pension scheme
  • Life assurance scheme
  • Eyecare vouchers
  • Enhanced family leave
  • Referral scheme
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