Head of Data Engineering
Harnham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
16 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Shift work Languages
English Experience level
Senior Compensation
£ 69KJob location
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Tech stack
Azure
Big Data
Information Engineering
Python
Microsoft SQL Server
SQL Azure
Power BI
SQL Databases
Azure
Legacy Systems
Databricks
Job description
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.
Requirements
- 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
Tech Environment:
- Azure Data Stack (Synapse, Databricks, Azure SQL, Power BI)
- SQL, Python
- Legacy systems primarily in SQL Server
