Head of Data Engineering

Head of Data Engineering - UK-based

My client, a leading financial SaaS company revolutionising the fintech sector, is seeking an exceptional Head of Data Engineering to join their innovative team. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of data-driven decision-making within a rapidly growing organisation.

Overview:

As the Head of Data Engineering, you will be responsible for leading and developing the data engineering function, driving the company's data strategy, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable data solutions. You'll play a crucial role in shaping the organisation's data architecture and fostering a data-driven culture.

Salary Range:£130,000 - £170,000 per annum (DOE)

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and execute the company's data engineering strategy, aligning it with business objectives and technological advancements in the financial SaaS space

- Lead and mentor a team of data engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement

- Design and oversee the implementation of robust, scalable data infrastructure and pipelines to support financial products and services

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and deliver solutions that drive business value

- Establish data governance policies and best practices to ensure data quality, security, and compliance in the highly regulated financial sector

- Drive the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and methodologies in data engineering

- Manage relationships with key stakeholders, vendors, and partners in the fintech ecosystem

- Oversee the budget and resource allocation for the data engineering function

Required Skills and Experience:

- 10+ years of experience in data engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within the financial services or SaaS industry

- Proven track record of building and scaling data platforms in a fast-paced, high-growth fintech environment

- Deep expertise in cloud-based data technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and big data processing frameworks (e.g., Spark, Hadoop)

- Strong knowledge of data warehousing concepts, ETL/ELT processes, and data modeling techniques specific to financial services

- Experience with real-time data processing and streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka, Flink) for financial data

- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Scala, or Java

- Excellent understanding of data governance, security, and compliance requirements in the financial sector (e.g., GDPR, PSD2, MiFID II)

- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience in developing data solutions for financial products such as investment management tools

- Knowledge of machine learning and AI technologies and their applications in fintech

- Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Data Analytics - Specialty, Google Cloud Certified - Professional Data Engineer)

This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary Head of Data Engineering to make a significant impact in a dynamic, fast-paced financial SaaS environment. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's data future and driving innovation in the fintech sector.