Azure Data Platform Lead: Modernize SQL to Cloud Team of 40

Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services group in the West Midlands is seeking a Head of Data Engineering to lead their transformation to Azure cloud technologies. You will oversee a large team and manage critical projects aimed at modernization. The ideal candidate has proven leadership experience, deep expertise in SQL Server, and a strategic mindset. This is a hybrid role offering a competitive salary of £120,000 - £130,000 plus car allowance and bonuses.

Benefits

Car allowance

Exceptional bonus and benefits

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the data platform transformation and migration from legacy systems to Azure.
• Oversee delivery of critical regulatory and treasury projects.
• Mentor teams on technical delivery and ensure smooth project execution.

Skills

Leadership of data engineering teams

Expertise in SQL Server

Experience with Azure cloud

Managing third-party partners

Mentoring technical teams

Strategic delivery-focused mindset

Tools

Azure Data Stack

Job description

A financial services group in the West Midlands is seeking a Head of Data Engineering to lead their transformation to Azure cloud technologies. You will oversee a large team and manage critical projects aimed at modernization. The ideal candidate has proven leadership experience, deep expertise in SQL Server, and a strategic mindset. This is a hybrid role offering a competitive salary of £120,000 - £130,000 plus car allowance and bonuses.