Head of Data Engineering – AI-Driven Platform (Hybrid)

Quantum Systems; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Care (Bupa)

Hybrid Working (3 days in office)

Travel Insurance

Competitive Base Salary

Company Bonus Scheme

Paid for AI Subscription

Market-Leading Training Programme

Recognition & Reward Scheme

Annual Company Conference

Regular Happy Hours & Team Lunches

Free Coffee, Drinks & Snacks

Job summary

Quantum is seeking a Head of Data Engineering in London to lead a high-performing team and own the data infrastructure strategy. You’ll drive AI-enabled development and partner with senior leadership to align data priorities with business growth.

Join a fast-paced, collaborative environment delivering scalable data solutions and measurable impact across the organisation. You’ll mentor engineers, shape architecture, and collaborate with product and commercial teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading data engineering teams.
• Track record delivering data platforms with business impact.
• Hands-on technical credibility and problem-solving focus.
• Ability to translate technical topics for executives and stakeholders.
• Strong business acumen and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Fluent written and spoken English; ego-free team player.

Responsibilities

• Build, lead and develop a high-performing data engineering team.
• Set and own the data engineering technical strategy for scalable data infrastructure.
• Lead the delivery roadmap aligning with business objectives and trade-offs.
• Partner with product, marketing, commercial and exec leadership to shape priorities.
• Drive AI-led development across the function and stay close to code.

Skills

Data engineering leadership

Technical credibility

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder communication

Team collaboration

English communication

AI-led development

Job description

Quantum is seeking a Head of Data Engineering in London to lead a high-performing team and own the data infrastructure strategy. You’ll drive AI-enabled development and partner with senior leadership to align data priorities with business growth.

Join a fast-paced, collaborative environment delivering scalable data solutions and measurable impact across the organisation. You’ll mentor engineers, shape architecture, and collaborate with product and commercial teams.