VP of Scalable Data Platform Engineering

Harbourvest Partners (U.K.) Limited; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 245,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Long-term reward programs

Comprehensive total rewards package

Job summary

Harbourvest Partners (U.K.) Limited is looking for a Vice President of Data Engineering to lead the development and execution of their private equity data platform. This leadership role focuses on platform architecture, delivery, and performance while directly impacting investment decision-making.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with cloud data platforms, strong proficiency in SQL and Python, and a proven record of leading data engineering teams. The position also offers a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Data Engineering and software delivery experience preferred.
• 5+ years of Technical Project Leadership experience.
• Deep experience designing, building, and operating modern cloud data platforms.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve a production-grade cloud-based data platform.
• Lead architecture and design decisions across modern data stacks.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and reliability across datasets.
• Mentor and scale a high-performing data engineering organization.
• Drive multi-functional delivery with investment and operational partners.

Skills

SQL

Python

Snowflake

DBT

Pipeline orchestration tools

Azure data tooling

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Master of Science in Computer Science

Job description

Harbourvest Partners (U.K.) Limited is looking for a Vice President of Data Engineering to lead the development and execution of their private equity data platform. This leadership role focuses on platform architecture, delivery, and performance while directly impacting investment decision-making.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with cloud data platforms, strong proficiency in SQL and Python, and a proven record of leading data engineering teams. The position also offers a hybrid work model.