Data Engineering Director

7 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Opus Recruitment Solutions Full time
Job Title:

Director of Data Engineering

Location: London, UK

Type: Full-Time

Salary: £120,000 - £180,000 per annum

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Data Engineering to lead our data team. In this role, you will be responsible for the strategic direction, management, and execution of our data initiatives.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping our data infrastructure, ensuring data quality, and enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive data strategy that aligns with our business objectives.
  • Lead and mentor a team of data engineers, analysts, and scientists.
  • Design, build, and maintain robust data infrastructure and pipelines to support data collection, storage, and analysis.
  • Establish and enforce data governance policies to ensure data quality, integrity, and security.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product, engineering, and business units, to understand their data needs and provide actionable insights.
Requirements:
  • Proven experience in a senior data leadership role, with a track record of managing and scaling data teams.
  • Expertise in data engineering, big data technologies (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud).
  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
  • Advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary and stock options.
  • ~30 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
  • ~ Health insurance.
  • ~ Enhanced maternity and parental leave.
  • ~ Employee assistance programme.
  • ~ Generous pension (includes both employee and employer contributions).
  • ~ Flexible working options.


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