Head of Data Engineering: Cloud Modernization & AI Leadership

Relx Plc; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

LexisNexis Risk Solutions in the UK is seeking a Head of Data Engineering to lead the UK&I Data Engineering team. You will drive cloud modernization, governance, and AI adoption while partnering with stakeholders across the global organisation to deliver high-impact data products that support business growth and customer outcomes.

You will set strategic direction, mentor engineers, and oversee delivery of ingestion pipelines, reporting capabilities, and platform governance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading data engineering teams and strategic initiatives.
• Deep knowledge of modern data platforms, governance, and risk management.
• Ability to drive cloud-based data solutions at scale.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape UK&I Data Engineering, setting priorities and ensuring delivery.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and engineering excellence.
• Oversee cloud modernization, data ingestion pipelines, and data products.
• Partner with Product, Analytics, Architecture, Operations, and business leaders to scale solutions.

Skills

Data engineering leadership

Cloud modernization

Data governance

Stakeholder management

AI adoption

Data architecture

Cross-functional programs

Communication

Tools

Azure

Databricks

Job description

LexisNexis Risk Solutions in the UK is seeking a Head of Data Engineering to lead the UK&I Data Engineering team. You will drive cloud modernization, governance, and AI adoption while partnering with stakeholders across the global organisation to deliver high-impact data products that support business growth and customer outcomes.

You will set strategic direction, mentor engineers, and oversee delivery of ingestion pipelines, reporting capabilities, and platform governance.