Head of Data Engineering and Architecture

Pertemps; City Of London; Remote; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency is seeking a Head of Data Engineering & Architecture to lead the design and delivery of enterprise data platforms. This role involves oversight of multiple teams and collaboration with senior stakeholders in a public sector environment. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, proficiency in Python, AWS, and experience in a consulting setting. The position is remote-first with a competitive rate between £800-£900 per day, outside IR35.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills with excellent communication abilities.
• Experience in a client-facing, consulting environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of enterprise data platforms.
• Oversee teams across Data Engineering, Architecture, Analytics, and Science.
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement across all data delivery streams.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders.

Skills

Python

PySpark

SQL

Spark

Airflow

AWS

Job description

Overview

Head of Data Engineering & Architecture — Security Clearance: SC Required | Remote (with occasional travel) | Initial Term: 3 Months

Are you a data leader who thrives on turning complex challenges into elegant, scalable solutions?

We’re looking for a Head of Data Engineering & Architecture to lead delivery across multiple high-impact programmes for a major public sector organisation.

In this role, you’ll define and execute the data engineering strategy, oversee technical delivery across multiple streams, and drive innovation in data platforms, architecture, and analytics.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the design and delivery of enterprise data platforms, ensuring technical excellence and alignment with business goals
• Oversee teams across Data Engineering, Architecture, Analytics, and Science
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement across all data delivery streams
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to deliver impactful, data-driven outcomes
• Shape the roadmap for scalable, secure, and high-performing data ecosystems

Technical Expertise

This role extends beyond any single tech stack — you’ll be empowered to design solutions using the most appropriate technologies, deploying final implementations on AWS.

You’ll bring hands-on depth and knowledge in:

• Languages: Python, PySpark, SQL
• Technologies: Spark, Airflow
• Cloud: AWS (API Gateway, Lambda, Redshift, Glue, CloudWatch, etc.)
• Data Pipelines: Designing and building modern, cloud-native pipelines using AWS services

In addition, you will require strong leadership skills and excellent communication abilities, with the capacity to influence and engage with client stakeholders.

Experience in a client-facing, consulting environment is preferred.

What’s on Offer

• Contract: 3-month initial term (extension likely)
• Remote-first: With occasional travel as required
• Impact: A chance to shape enterprise-wide data strategy and delivery within a large public sector environment
• Rate: £800-£900 Day OUTSIDE IR35

Apply for this exciting Head of Data Engineering & Architecture NOW!

If you are interested please apply ASAP. The People Network is an employment agency and will respond to all applicants within three - five working days. If you do not hear within these timescales please feel free to get in touch.