Head of Data Engineering

Head of Data Engineering

Location: West Midlands Hybrid Policy: 3 days per week in the office (flexible on which days)Salary: £120,000 - £130,000 + £7,500 car allowance + exceptional bonus & benefits

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.

Ideal Candidate:

• 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

• Azure Data Stack (Synapse, Databricks, Azure SQL, Power BI)

• SQL, Python

• Legacy systems primarily in SQL Server

• Initial 30-minute informal converdation

• 60-minute technical/competency interview with Engineering Managers

• Final 90 minute session with senior leadership (CDO, CTO, CIO)

• All applicants will undergo standard pre-employment checks (financial, DBS, references)