Head of Data Engineering - FT - Relocate to Philippines

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in the Philippines is seeking a Data Engineering Unit Head to spearhead innovation and cloud transformation. This senior leadership role involves developing the data platform strategy and optimizing data pipelines while collaborating with IT and business units. Candidates should have extensive experience in data engineering, particularly within the banking sector, and a passion for leading teams.

Benefits

Opportunity to relocate to Manila, Philippines

Senior leadership position with high impact

Influence the strategy of a growing financial institution

Qualifications

• 10+ years in data engineering with solid leadership experience.
• Mastery of Azure cloud data services and Databricks.
• Background in banking/finance is a must.

Responsibilities

• Lead data platform strategy, standards, and architecture.
• Optimize end-to-end data pipelines using Azure Data Factory and Databricks.
• Drive enterprise data governance initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Azure cloud data services

Data governance

ETL frameworks

DevOps practices

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Head of Data Engineering - FT - Relocate to Philippines, London (City of London)

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London (City of London), United Kingdom

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Posted:

28.06.2025

Expiry Date:

12.08.2025

Job Description:

Now Hiring: Data Engineering Unit Head | Full-time | Manila, Philippines

BDO Bank – The Philippines' Largest Bank

Are you a data visionary with a passion for shaping the future of enterprise technology? This is your chance to lead transformation with the largest financial institution in the Philippines and one of the fastest-growing companies in the Asia-Pacific region.

We're looking for a Data Engineering Unit Head to join the IT Data and Analytics team. You will spearhead innovation across cloud-native architecture, Azure Data Platform, and Databricks ecosystems—powering insights across an entire banking empire.

Why Join?

• Opportunity to relocate and live in Manila, Philippines
• Influence the strategy of a banking giant in hyper-growth mode
• Senior leadership position (AVP–VP rank) with a high-impact, enterprise-wide mandate
• Collaborate across IT, business units, and advanced analytics teams
• Be a key driver of cloud transformation, governance standards, and data engineering excellence

What You’ll Lead:

• Data platform strategy, standards, and architecture at scale
• End-to-end data pipeline optimization using Azure Data Factory, SQL, Cosmos DB, Streaming, and Databricks
• A high-performing team of engineers, analysts, and architects
• Strategic vendor partnerships and enterprise data governance initiatives
• Cross-functional collaboration with business leaders and technical stakeholders

What You’ll Bring:

• 10+ years in data engineering, with solid leadership experience
• Mastery of Azure cloud data services and Databricks
• Expertise in large-scale data platforms, ETL frameworks, and DevOps practices
• Passion for building team capability, coaching talent, and enforcing engineering standards
• Background in banking/finance MUST HAVE

Location: Full-time role requiring relocation to Manila, Philippines

Reporting to: CIO – Head of Technology

Department: ITG – Core Business Delivery / IT Data and Analytics

Interested?

Apply now to help engineer the future of banking in one of the most dynamic growth markets on the planet.