Head of Data Engineering

Formula.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Travel insurance

Paid-for AI subscription (Claude/Chat…

Annual training programme

Annual company conference

Regular team socials

Job summary

Formula. is seeking a Head of Data Engineering to lead the data platform team, own the technical strategy, and partner with commercial and executive leaders to align priorities with growth.

You will build a high-performing team, guide the delivery roadmap, champion AI-led development, and ensure infrastructure scales with the business. This role offers up to £150,000 base, a company bonus, private healthcare, travel insurance, and a commitment to training and tech enablement.

Responsibilities

• Build, lead and develop a high-performing data engineering team
• Set and own the technical strategy so the data infrastructure scales with the business
• Lead the delivery roadmap, meeting business objectives and making well-reasoned trade-offs
• Partner with product, marketing, commercial and executive leadership to shape data priorities
• Set the technical bar and drive adoption of AI-led development, staying close to the code where it counts

Job description

We’re working with a fast-growing, data-driven performance marketing business operating in regulated, high-growth sectors. Its data platform powers everything it does, from real-time campaign optimisation to the insight its commercial teams run on, and it’s investing to scale that platform as the business grows.

The Head of Data Engineering joining now will lead the team behind the platform, own the technical strategy and delivery roadmap, and work closely with commercial and executive leaders on the priorities that move the business.

Responsibilities as a Head of Data Engineering:

• Build, lead and develop a high-performing data engineering team
• Set and own the technical strategy so the data infrastructure scales with the business
• Lead the delivery roadmap, meeting business objectives and making well-reasoned trade-offs
• Partner with product, marketing, commercial and executive leadership to shape data priorities
• Set the technical bar and drive adoption of AI-led development, staying close to the code where it counts

Requirements:

• Proven experience leading and developing data engineering teams
• A track record of delivering data platforms that drove real customer and business results
• Hands-on technical credibility and enjoyment of getting into the detail
• The ability to explain technical complexity clearly to stakeholders at every level
• Strong commercial acumen around revenue, growth and competitive advantage

Package:

• Up to £150,000 base salary
• Company bonus scheme
• Private healthcare and travel insurance
• Paid-for AI subscription (Claude, ChatGPT or Gemini)
• Market-leading training programme
• Annual company conference and regular team socials

This is a rare opportunity to step in as Head of Data Engineering and lead the team at the heart of a fast-growing, data-led business. If you’re a Head of Data Engineering who wants real commercial impact and still enjoys the technical detail, we’d like to hear from you.

Please note: due to the volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually. If you haven’t heard from us within two weeks, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.