Head of Data Engineering
6 Days Old
Location: West MidlandsHybrid 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
- Azure Data Stack (Synapse, Databricks, Azure SQL, Power BI)
- SQL, Python
- Legacy systems primarily in SQL Server
- 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)
- Location:
- West Midlands Combined Authority, England, United Kingdom
- Salary:
- £125,000 - £150,000
- Category:
- Engineering
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