Head of Data Engineering - FT - Relocate to Philippines

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Data Engineering Unit Head to lead transformational efforts within a top financial institution in the Philippines. This high-impact role requires relocation and extensive experience in data engineering and cloud technologies. You'll drive innovation and collaborate across teams to shape the future of banking in a rapidly growing market.

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 tools.
• Drive cloud transformation and enterprise data governance.

Skills

Leadership

Azure cloud data services

Data platform optimization

ETL frameworks

DevOps practices

Team capability building

Job description

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- 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.