We have a great new role for a Head of Data Engineering to join our Data Monetisation team. This is a brand new role responsible for leading the data engineering function and building scalable, privacy-safe data products that drive commercial value from complex data assets.
This is a hands-on senior role, owning engineering strategy, architecture and delivery within a commercially focused data product environment. This role is 60% leadership/strategy and 40% hands on working with Python, SQL, GCP, AI solutions.
As Head of Data Engineering, you will be responsible for leading and mentoring a team of 4 in the creation and maintenance of our strategic data products. This programme operates within data monetisation and AI application, developing high value customer signals and data segments derived from a complex, multi source data ecosystem.
You will define the architectural strategy for our extensible and reusable data platform and act as the team's delivery lead, managing the agile workflow and roadmap priorities in coordination with senior management and key stakeholders.
Working primarily in the Google Cloud ecosystem, you will make high level decisions on data platforms, governance, data privacy and lead the evaluation and adoption of new technologies to drive innovation across the team.
Key ResponsibilitiesWho we are
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Next stepsIf we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you as a person and your experience to date. Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include a technical and competency based interview.
When you apply, you'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you.
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