Head Of Data Engineering

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent insurance organization seeks a Head of Data Engineering to lead technical development and management of data solutions. This specialist will optimize cloud and hybrid environments, managing complex data landscapes while collaborating with senior teams. This role entails significant responsibility in enhancing enterprise data platforms.

Qualifications

• Extensive data engineering experience within insurance sectors.
• Proficiency with AWS, Azure, GCP.
• Ability to own and enhance enterprise data platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage data pipelines, warehouses, and lakes.
• Optimize enterprise data engineering platforms.
• Collaborate with Data Architects and senior stakeholders.

Skills

Data pipeline management

Data lakes

Cloud platforms

Hybrid data environments

Data engineering efficiency

Education

Relevant certifications in cloud platforms

Certifications in big data technologies

Job description

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Description of Role and Client: The Head of Data Engineering will lead the technical development and operational management of data engineering solutions for a prominent insurance organization. The client requires a data engineering expert capable of managing complex environments and collaborating with senior technical teams. This role falls inside IR35.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and manage data pipelines, warehouses, and data lakes.
• Optimize and maintain enterprise data engineering platforms.
• Lead strategic management of data engineering solutions across cloud and hybrid environments.
• Collaborate closely with Data Architects, CIO teams, and senior stakeholders.
• Continuously enhance the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of data engineering landscapes.

Candidate Requirements / Profile:

• Extensive data engineering experience within insurance sectors.
• Proficiency with AWS, Azure, GCP, and hybrid data environments.
• Relevant certifications in cloud platforms or big data technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to strategically own and enhance enterprise data platforms.
• Contract duration: Initial 6-month term, with likely extension.