Head of Data Engineering

Head of Data Engineering - UK-based My client, aleading financial SaaS company revolutionising the fintech sector,is seeking an exceptional Head of Data Engineering to join theirinnovative team. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape thefuture of data-driven decision-making within a rapidly growingorganisation. Overview: As the Head of Data Engineering, you willbe responsible for leading and developing the data engineeringfunction, driving the companys data strategy, and ensuring thedelivery of high-quality, scalable data solutions. Youll play acrucial role in shaping the organisations data architecture andfostering a data-driven culture. Salary Range:£130,000 - £170,000per annum (DOE) Key Responsibilities: - Develop and execute thecompanys data engineering strategy, aligning it with businessobjectives and technological advancements in the financial SaaSspace - Lead and mentor a team of data engineers, fostering aculture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement -Design and oversee the implementation of robust, scalable datainfrastructure and pipelines to support financial products andservices - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understanddata requirements and deliver solutions that drive business value -Establish data governance policies and best practices to ensuredata quality, security, and compliance in the highly regulatedfinancial sector - Drive the adoption of cutting-edge technologiesand methodologies in data engineering - Manage relationships withkey stakeholders, vendors, and partners in the fintech ecosystem -Oversee the budget and resource allocation for the data engineeringfunction Required Skills and Experience: - 10 years of experiencein data engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership rolewithin the financial services or SaaS industry - Proven trackrecord of building and scaling data platforms in a fast-paced,high-growth fintech environment - Deep expertise in cloud-baseddata technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and big data processingframeworks (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) - Strong knowledge of datawarehousing concepts, ETL/ELT processes, and data modelingtechniques specific to financial services - Experience withreal-time data processing and streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka,Flink) for financial data - Proficiency in programming languagessuch as Python, Scala, or Java - Excellent understanding of datagovernance, security, and compliance requirements in the financialsector (e.g., GDPR, PSD2, MiFID II) - Strong leadership andcommunication skills, with the ability to influence at all levelsof the organization Preferred Qualifications: - Experience indeveloping data solutions for financial products such as investmentmanagement tools - Knowledge of machine learning and AItechnologies and their applications in fintech - Relevantcertifications (e.g., AWS Certified Data Analytics - Specialty,Google Cloud Certified - Professional Data Engineer) This is anexceptional opportunity for a visionary Head of Data Engineering tomake a significant impact in a dynamic, fast-paced financial SaaSenvironment. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the companysdata future and driving innovation in the fintechsector.