Head of Data Engineering - FT - Relocate to Philippines

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a visionary Data Engineering Unit Head to lead their IT Data and Analytics team in Manila, Philippines. This senior role offers an opportunity to influence the strategy of a major banking institution and drive cloud transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will have a strong background in data engineering with a focus on team leadership and banking/finance, and will be pivotal in building a high-performing team to deliver on enterprise-wide data governance and analytics standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead data platform strategy, standards, and architecture.
• Optimize end-to-end data pipelines using modern tools.
• Oversee a high-performing team of engineers and analysts.

Skills

Data Engineering

Leadership

Cloud Data Services

DevOps

Data Governance

Education

10+ years in data engineering

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Databricks

SQL

Cosmos DB

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27.06.2025

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11.08.2025

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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 on the hunt for a Data Engineering Unit Head to join the IT Data and Analytics team, where you’ll 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.