Director of Data Engineering

1 week ago

Essex Essex United Kingdom Ford Motor Full time €80,000 - €120,000 per year
Description

At Ford Credit Europe, we're on a mission to modernize our data platforms and unlock the power of cloud and AI. We're looking for a Director of Data Engineering to lead our European practice and unlock the full potential of our data ecosystem on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

You'll lead a talented team of engineers and consultants, manage large-scale data pipelines, and ensure robust regulatory reporting. You'll also represent the data engineering function in executive forums and help shape our AI adoption strategy.

Responsibilities
  • Design and build scalable, production-grade data solutions on GCP
  • Evaluate and recommend new data technologies and architectural patterns
  • Lead, manage, and develop a team of 40 talented data engineers, fostering their growth and career progression.
  • Operate mission-critical regulatory reporting systems for Ford Credit's UK and German banks
  • Collaborate globally across Europe, India, and the US
  • Drive AI engineering initiatives across the region
Qualifications

The minimum requirements we seek:

  • Deep experience in data engineering and cloud platforms (GCP preferred)
  • Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, including management of multiple teams
  • Experience of regulatory reporting in financial institutions.
  • Hands-on expertise with BigQuery, DataFlow, Terraform, Airflow, and more
  • A passion for innovation, problem-solving, and continuous learning

Our preferred requirements:

  • GCP certifications
  • AI/ML engineering experience

Additional Information:

The Company is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity for all and is opposed to any form of less favourable treatment or harassment on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sex, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or disability

This position is based in Dunton, and it is expected the successful candidate will be able to attend the Dunton office for typically 4 days a week and remain flexible on the days they are required to attend the office according to business requirements.

As part of our pre-employment checks process, successful candidates will be required to undergo a criminal record check. This will be conducted in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and applied only to unspent convictions.

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