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UK Head of Data Platform

2 months ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Investec Full time
Job Title: UK Head of Data Platform

Investec is a leading Specialist Bank serving clients in the UK and South Africa. We're seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Data Platforms to lead our data platform team and drive the modernisation and efficiency of our cloud-based data platform.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and execute a strategic plan for the cloud-based data platform, aligning with our overall data strategy and business objectives.
  • Ensure the platform's architecture supports scalability, data security, and compliance with data governance and privacy standards.
  • Oversee the deployment, management, and optimization of cloud services to meet the needs of decentralised data teams, business platform teams, and AI initiatives.
  • Implement FinOps practices to monitor and optimize cloud spending, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and cost-effectiveness.
  • Embed and maintain group-aligned IT service management (ITSM) practices to ensure high-quality service delivery and platform availability.
Requirements:
  • Extensive experience in managing cloud-based data platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure, in a large-scale, complex environment.
  • Solid understanding of DevOps principles, practices, and tools, with experience in continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
  • Strong knowledge of FinOps principles and practices, with a demonstrated ability to manage cloud costs and budgeting effectively.
  • Proficiency in infrastructure as code (IaC) tools, particularly Bicep and other relevant technologies, to automate and manage cloud infrastructure.
  • Proficiency in IT service management frameworks (ITIL) and experience in managing IT services in a cloud environment.
  • Expertise in cloud engineering, security, compliance, and data governance, with an understanding of regulatory requirements in the financial services sector.
  • Leadership skills with the ability to manage cross-functional teams, foster collaboration, and drive innovation.
  • Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with technical and non-technical stakeholders across the organisation.
What We Offer:
  • A collaborative and agile culture with a 4-day office week and one day remote.
  • A range of wellbeing benefits, including wellbeing subsidy, corporate gym membership, virtual GP, and optional private medical and dental insurance.
  • A non-contributory pension and discretionary bonus.
  • Life and income protection, including life assurance, critical illness, and income protection.
  • Season ticket loan and electric vehicle scheme.