Head of Data Platforms & Engineering
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Job summary
Halfords is seeking a senior Data Engineering leader to shape and evolve its data platforms and services, underpinning analytics and data products. You will simplify a complex landscape, drive modern architecture with Databricks at its core, and set standards across the data development lifecycle.
You will work closely with the Director of Data, AI and Analytics to deliver pragmatic, scalable solutions. This role requires balancing strong technical leadership with real-world delivery, leading
Qualifications
- Experience leading data engineering teams at scale.
- Proven track record delivering data platforms.
- Experience with Databricks and cloud data services.
- Ability to simplify complex data landscapes.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication.
- Track record building high-performing engineering teams.
Responsibilities
- Define and lead the data engineering strategy for the business.
- Evolve the data landscape and transition to modern platforms.
- Lead and develop a high-performing data engineering team.
- Set engineering standards and best practices across data lifecycle.
- Partner with senior stakeholders to shape roadmaps and priorities.
- Oversee design and delivery of scalable data services for analytics.
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Job description
Halfords is seeking a senior Data Engineering leader to shape and evolve its data platforms and services, underpinning analytics and data products. You will simplify a complex landscape, drive modern architecture with Databricks at its core, and set standards across the data development lifecycle.
You will work closely with the Director of Data, AI and Analytics to deliver pragmatic, scalable solutions. This role requires balancing strong technical leadership with real-world delivery, leading
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