Head of Data Engineering

Quantum; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Care

Hybrid Working

Travel Insurance

Competitive Salary

Bonus Scheme

AI Subscription

Training Programme

Recognition Awards

Annual Conference

Team Lunches

Free Coffee Snacks

Job summary

Quantum in London is seeking a Head of Data Engineering to lead the data platform team, setting the technical strategy and delivering the roadmap that scales our analytics and AI initiatives.

You will work closely with product and executive stakeholders, translate complex data concepts into clear business outcomes, and build a high-performing, hands-on engineering culture in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading data engineering teams.
• Track record delivering data platforms that drive business results.
• Hands-on technical credibility and code-level involvement.
• Ability to translate complex data concepts for stakeholders.
• Strong commercial acumen and cross-functional collaboration.
• Team player in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a high-performing data engineering team.
• Define and own the data engineering strategy and roadmap.
• Lead delivery to meet business objectives and trade-offs.
• Partner with product, marketing, and leadership to shape data priorities.
• Drive AI-led development within the function.

Skills

Data engineering leadership

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Hands-on technical

English communication

Commercial acumen

Tools

Data platforms

Job description

Our Company At Quantum, we connect global brands with high-intent consumers. We turn intent into action and complexity into clarity. Our Mission is clear, to help smarter, faster buying decisions. Our vision, to be the world's most used digital comparison service, delivering value and simplicity to millions. We drive growth through data-driven affiliate marketing built for performance from day one. Every campaign is measurable, optimised in real time, and designed to scale. With in-house tech, full-stack analytics, and a compliance-first mindset, we give our partners an edge. We drive confident decisions and growth in regulated and high-growth sectors. We've helped ambitious brands grow faster, smarter, and globally.

The Role

Our Data Engineering team is growing! We're looking for a Head of Data Engineering to join our team in London. In this role you will lead the data engineering team that powers the Quantum Platform, own the technical strategy and delivery roadmap for our data infrastructure, and turn business ambition into intelligence that scales.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, lead and develop a high-performing data engineering team, recruiting and retaining engineers who take pride in what they ship and how it performs
• Set and own the data engineering technical strategy, so our data infrastructure scales with the business
• Lead the delivery roadmap, meeting business objectives and making well-reasoned trade-offs where they are needed
• Partner with product, marketing, commercial and executive leadership to shape data priorities that move business performance
• Set the technical bar and drive adoption of AI-led development across the function, staying close to the code where it counts

About You

• Proven experience leading and developing data engineering teams, setting direction and building capability
• A track record of delivering data platforms that drove real customer and business results
• Hands-on technical credibility: you enjoy getting into the detail to help your team land the right solution
• Able to translate technical complexity into clear, business-relevant narratives for stakeholders at every level
• Strong commercial acumen, comfortable engaging senior stakeholders on revenue, growth and competitive advantage
• You thrive when working as part of a team
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Have excellent written and verbal English skills
• Last but not least, you'll have no ego!

What You’ll Get

• Private Health Care (Bupa)
• Hybrid Working (3 days in office)
• Travel Insurance
• Competitive Base Salary
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Paid for AI Subscription (Claude / ChatGPT / Gemini)
• Market-Leading Training Programme
• Recognition & Reward Scheme
• Annual Company Conference
• Regular Happy Hours & Team Lunches
• Free Coffee, Drinks & Snacks

What's the next step? Our hiring process ensures we're recruiting the right people for the role. We ensure that people are as suitable for us as we are for them.