Data Platform Lead

Paysafe; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global fintech leader in the heart of London is seeking an AI and Data Governance Platform Manager. This pivotal role involves managing the DataHub platform, ensuring robust data governance practices, and driving the adoption of enterprise data discovery tools. Successful candidates will have strong Python skills, a relevant degree, and experience in data management. The position offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and extensive perks including health insurance and community involvement opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Holiday buy/sell option

Social events

Wellbeing room

Free breakfast

Employee discounts

Private health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid charity days

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a data governance role, preferably in Fintech.
• Hands-on experience in enterprise data management tooling platforms.
• Knowledge of data classification and security applications.
• Experience in complex multi-source data environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the DataHub platform for data management.
• Manage the integration of DataHub with other platforms.
• Develop data lineage models & visualization in DataHub.
• Drive adoption of DataHub's catalog for enterprise data discovery.

Skills

Data governance

Strong Python skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related subject

Tools

DataHub

Solidatus

AWS Glue

Great Expectations

Job description

About Paysafe

Paysafe is a leading payments platform with an extensive track record of serving merchants and consumers in the global entertainment sectors. Its core purpose is to enable businesses and consumers to connect and transact seamlessly through industry‑leading capabilities in payment processing, digital wallet, and online cash solutions. With 29 years of online payment experience, an annualized transactional volume of $152 billion in 2024, and approximately 3,000 employees located in 12+ countries, Paysafe connects businesses and consumers across 260 payment types in 48 currencies around the world. Delivered through an integrated platform, Paysafe solutions are geared toward mobile‑initiated transactions, real‑time analytics and the convergence between brick‑and‑mortar and online payments. Further information is available at www.paysafe.com.

It starts here; Have a global impact on the world of payments

We’re currently looking for an AI and Data Governance Platform Manager. Responsible for hands‑on design and delivery of the tooling required for data governance capabilities such as data catalog, data quality and data lineage.

You will be responsible for configuring pipelines and connectors to ingest metadata, classifying data and establishing data elements utilising DataHub, Paysafe’s data catalog platform. You will be responsible for the hands‑on maintenance of DataHub and related data management tooling within Paysafe.

As the Platform Manager, you will develop and deliver data profiling, handle data discovery projects across multiple data sources in Paysafe and support the wider team in achieving its objectives.

What Paysafe stands for

• Being open and honest.
• Keeping focused.
• Operating with courage.
• Pioneering the future.

Our values and culture are driven by Equality, Development, Social Responsibility and Wellbeing. If you want to find out more about life at Paysafe, check out our careers page here.

How we work

We follow a hybrid working model, spending an average of three days per week at our office location. The office is located in Gresham Street next to St Paul’s cathedral with easy access and transport links via St Paul’s, Bank, Cannon Street, City Thameslink, Liverpool Street, Farringdon, Mansion House.

Role Purpose and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Paysafe’s DataHub platform for data management
• Orchestrate and manage the integration of DataHub with other platforms
• Develop and maintain data lineage models & visualisation in DataHub and Solidatus
• Drive the adoption and utilisation of DataHub’s catalog to enable enterprise data discovery, its classification feature and self‑service applications
• Showcase data governance best practice through model management of DataHub and Paysafe’s data catalog
• Support the AI and Data Governance team in delivering its objectives

What we’re looking for

• You must have a flair for data governance. You are eager to explore new frontiers and opportunities in the area
• You have at least a 2:1 bachelor’s degree in a related subject
• You must have a proven track record in a data governance or data management role with experience in Financial Services industry, preferably in a Fintech
• You must have hands‑on experience in setting up, running and maintaining an enterprise data management tooling platform (such as DataHub)
• Mandatory strong Python skills as applied in developing metadata scanning, data classification and profiling
• You have demonstrated knowledge of data classification and its application to data security and access controls
• You are delivery focused, self‑actuating and able to work independently and on your own initiative
• You are a team worker with good communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in the following platforms is an advantage:
  • Solidatus
  • AWS Glue
  • Great Expectations
• Experience of working in complex multi‑source data environments is desirable

A snippet of what you’ll get in return

• Make your day work for you with our flexible working hours
• You decide what your holiday looks like with the option to buy or sell your holiday and carry over up to 5 days into the next year
• Enjoy social events on our roof top terrace with views onto St Pauls Cathedral
• Our fully equipped facilities include showers, hairdryers and straighteners and fresh towels
• Start your day with a free breakfast, fresh fruit and snacks
• Take a breather in our dedicated wellbeing room
• Spend time with those important to you with our enhanced paid family policies
• Test our products Skrill and Neteller. Upon joining we will award you £50 into each wallet
• Enjoy our discounts on memberships via vitality including, gyms, leisure centres, yoga/Pilates across the country
• Need a new Laptop or TV? We offer support purchasing Apple and LG products via Stormfront technology
• Join our six employee‑led equality communities and help foster a workplace that celebrates diversity and create opportunities to collaborate and learn
• Give back to the community with four paid charity days
• Kickstart your weekend early with our summer hours during the months of June, July and August with a 3pm finish every Friday
• Let’s not forget, we also offer: Private health insurance (pre‑existing conditions are included) & dental insurance, income protection, life assurance and more

What to expect next

• Phone screening with Talent Acquisition
• Technical video interview with Data team members
• In‑person interview with the Hiring Manager and some team members & final HR interview with Talent Acquisition

If you’re successful joining the team, you’ll be meeting our CEO in person during our new joiners breakfast in London – a great opportunity to network with your peers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Paysafe is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to providing a work environment of mutual respect to everyone without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.