Head of Data Engineering

Manchester (Hybrid) Permanent Full-time Salary: £100,000 - £120,000 (DOE)

A major UK financial services organisation is seeking a visionary Head of Data Engineering to lead and scale its enterprise-wide data platforms. Youll drive the design and delivery of modern data solutions across cloud, analytics, and core banking systems — enabling smarter decisions, customer innovation, and regulatory excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and develop high-performing data engineering teams

Architect scalable, secure data pipelines and platforms (Azure, Databricks, etc.)

Partner with product, risk, and tech leaders to deliver data-driven outcomes

Champion best practices in data governance, quality, and DevOps

What You'll Bring:

Proven leadership in large-scale data engineering within complex environments

Deep technical expertise in cloud-native data architecture

Strong strategic thinking and stakeholder engagement skills

Passion for transforming legacy systems into modern, value-driving platforms

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of data in a trusted institution committed to tech-driven transformation. Candidates must be able to travel to the Greater Manchester office weekly and have full working rights in the UK, sponsorship is not ...