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Head Of Data | Fintech | Equity | Leadership
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 100,000 - 120,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Head of Data
London (Hybrid)
Salary + Benefits - £100,000 to £120,000 depending on experience + share opions & benefits
Lead, Build, and Shape the Future of Data
We’re working with a fast-growing tech company that’s looking for an experienced and hands-on Head of Data Engineering. This is a key leadership role where you’ll take ownership of the data platform, lead a talented team, and help define the company’s data strategy as it scales.
You’ll be joining a business that’s serious about data — not just as a function, but as a core driver of product, pricing, and decision-making. If you enjoy combining technical depth with strategic thinking, and you’re passionate about building both systems and teams, this could be the perfect next step.
What You’ll Be Doing as Head of Data
Leading and developing a team of Data Engineers, creating a culture of ownership and growth
Setting the direction for data engineering and aligning it with wider business goals
Owning the architecture and reliability of the data platform — from ingestion to transformation and governance
Working closely with Engineering, Analytics, Product, and Pricing teams to ensure priorities are aligned
Driving improvements in tooling, infrastructure, and engineering practices (CI/CD, testing, observability)Required Experience
Proven experience leading Data Engineering teams
Strong technical background (5+ years) in building scalable data platforms
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Hands-on experience with modern data tools and technologies — Python, SQL, Snowflake, Airflow, dbt, Spark, AWS, Terraform
A collaborative mindset and a passion for mentoring and developing others
Comfortable balancing technical decisions with business needsNice to have: experience with Data Mesh, real-time streaming (Kafka/Kinesis), or MLOps frameworks.
What’s on Offer
Competitive salary and equity
Hybrid working model (1 day/week in central London office)
Private medical insurance
Generous holiday allowance
Annual contribution towards travel or personal development
A supportive, inclusive culture with plenty of room to growThis is a brilliant opportunity to take ownership of a high-impact function in a company that’s scaling fast and investing heavily in data. If you’re ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, we’d love to hear from youBefore You Apply
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