Head of Data Engineering
3 weeks ago
Head of Data Engineering Location: West Midlands
Hybrid Policy: 3 days per week in the office (flexible on which days)
Salary: £120,000 – £130,000 + £7,500 car allowance + exceptional bonus & benefits
An established, financial services group is on the lookout for a Head of Data Engineering to lead their data platform transformation – a critical migration from legacy systems (SQL Server) to modern Azure cloud technologies.
You'll oversee a 40-person team of engineers (across the UK and offshore), guide delivery of critical regulatory and treasury projects, and work closely with senior leaders to ensure smooth delivery and long-term modernization. This is a hands-on leadership role — ideal for someone who thrives in both strategy and delivery.
Ideal Candidate:
Proven leadership of large data engineering teams (UK and offshore)
Deep expertise in SQL Server, and experience migrating to Azure cloud
Experience managing third-party partners/vendors
Ability to stay hands-on to mentor teams on technical delivery
Background in the banking / financial services sector
Strategic mindset with a delivery-focused leadership style
Tech Environment:
Azure Data Stack (Synapse, Databricks, Azure SQL, Power BI)
SQL, Python
Legacy systems primarily in SQL Server
Interview Process:
~ Initial 30-minute informal converdation
~60-minute technical/competency interview with Engineering Managers
~ Final 90 minute session with senior leadership (CDO, CTO, CIO)
All applicants will undergo standard pre-employment checks (financial, DBS, references)
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