Overview
The Head of Data Platforms Engineering will lead the transformation and implementation of data platforms and analytics engineering within a fintech environment. This 12-month rolling contract involves collaborating with senior engineers to shift the organization from a controlled approach to a more agile framework, focusing on accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement. The role primarily emphasizes leadership and strategy execution rather than hands-on technical skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead the strategic implementation of data platforms and analytics engineering.
- Collaborate with senior and staff engineers to define clear responsibilities and decision rights.
- Drive organizational change towards a more agile and empowered function.
- Ensure effective testing and release practices are in place for faster delivery.
- Translate platform strategy into actionable plans to achieve desired outcomes.
- Foster team empowerment and ownership within engineering functions.
- Demonstrate leadership to successfully navigate transitions and transformations.
Requirements
- Proven experience in leading data platforms engineering functions.
- Strong track record of executing organizational change and achieving tangible outcomes.
- Experience with fintech environments and data platform strategies.
- Familiarity with technology stacks such as Snowflake, Omni, and Databricks.
- Demonstrated ability to shift teams towards more agile methodologies.
- Technical credibility with a focus on building effective engineering teams.
- Strong leadership skills with a focus on empowering team members.