Head of Data Engineering

4 weeks ago

Kent, United Kingdom Harnham Full time

Head of Data EngineeringHybrid - Kent (3 Days per Week) Up to £130,000 + 30% Bonus + BenefitsAre you an experienced data leader ready to take ownership of a large-scale data transformation? We’re working with a leading UK financial services group that’s on a major journey to modernise its data estate — and they’re looking for a Head of Data Engineering to lead the migration from on-premise to a modern, Azure-based cloud platform.This is a high-impact leadership role, ideal for someone who combines strategic vision with hands-on technical credibility and thrives on building, scaling, and delivering enterprise-grade data solutions.💡 Why this role?Lead the migration of legacy on-premise systems to Azure, driving one of the organisation’s most strategic technology programmes.Shape and execute the data engineering roadmap, delivering scalable, secure, and compliant data solutions.Build and mentor a high-performing engineering team, embedding modern cloud-first practices.Hybrid flexibility: 3 days per week in the Kent office, with the rest remote.Excellent package: up to £130,000 + 30% bonus and comprehensive benefits.👩 💻 What you’ll be doing:Leading the end-to-end migration from on-prem to Azure, defining architecture, governance, and delivery best practices.Designing, developing, and optimising data pipelines, integration frameworks, and ETL processes in Azure.Building and maintaining scalable solutions using Azure Data Lake, Synapse, Data Factory, and Databricks.Establishing robust data governance, quality, and lineage frameworks across all environments.Collaborating closely with data architecture, analytics, and IT to ensure a seamless transition and platform stability.Managing delivery across multiple workstreams, ensuring projects are on time, within budget, and high quality.Developing team capability — coaching engineers and fostering a culture of innovation and ownership.Presenting updates and strategic insights to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.🎯 What we’re looking for:Proven track record leading data engineering teams through large-scale transformations.Strong, hands-on understanding of Azure data services — e.g. Synapse, Data Factory, Data Lake, Databricks, Purview.Direct experience migrating from on-premise environments to Azure, ideally within a regulated or financial services context.Deep technical knowledge of data architecture, ETL/ELT, and data modelling.Excellent coding skills in SQL and Python, with experience implementing DevOps for data and CI/CD.Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement — able to translate technical progress into business outcomes.Strategic thinker with a delivery mindset and the ability to influence at senior levels.✨ Nice-to-haves:Experience with Snowflake or hybrid multi-cloud data solutions.Familiarity with banking or financial data frameworks such as BCBS239 or IRB.Background in agile delivery and infrastructure automation using Terraform or similar.💰 Package & Benefits:Salary up to £130,000 + 30% annual bonus.Hybrid working – 3 days per week in Kent office.Private medical insurance, life assurance, and pension scheme.

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