Head of Data Engineering - FT - Relocate to Philippines

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Head of Data Engineering to relocate to Manila, Philippines, and lead the data transformation for one of the largest banks in the Asia-Pacific region. This key senior leadership role will drive innovation in cloud-native architecture, oversee a high-performing team, and influence data strategy within a fast-growing financial institution.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in data engineering, with solid leadership experience.
• Mastery of Azure cloud data services and Databricks.
• Expertise in large-scale data platforms and ETL frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead data platform strategy and architecture at scale.
• Optimize end-to-end data pipelines using Azure Data Factory.
• Oversee a high-performing team of engineers and analysts.

Skills

Leadership

Data Engineering

Azure Cloud Services

ETL Frameworks

DevOps Practices

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27.06.2025

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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.