Head of Data Engineering

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Head of Engineering

Location: Warwick, mainly a remote role

Salary: Up to £110,000

The Role:

An established UK organisation operating at scale is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead its engineering and data capability during a critical growth phase. This is a newly reshaped role, and it is heavily leadership focused. There is not expectation to code day-to-day. You will bring sufficient technical depth to challenge senior engineers, set direction and ensure delivery aligns with business priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide overall leadership for software and data engineering across multiple squads
  • Manage 30 across several teams
  • Set and maintain engineering standards, delivery practices and governance
  • Act as the senior engineering interface to the wider business, ensuring technology delivers measurable value
  • Lead delivery across legacy and modern platforms, balancing transformation with stability
  • Support strategic initiatives, including large‑scale bids and regulatory‑driven programmes
  • Develop and mentor engineering leaders while fostering a high‑performance, accountable culture

Technology Environment

  • Core: .NET, SQL Server (legacy and modern estates)
  • Data & Cloud: Azure, Databricks
  • Architecture: Multiple platforms and systems undergoing consolidation and modernisation

About You

  • Proven experience as a Head of Engineering, Head of Data Engineering or an equivalent senior leadership role
  • Strong data engineering background is essential
  • Comfortable operating in complex, multi‑system environments
  • Experienced people leader with a hands‑off, strategic management style
  • Confident challenging technical decisions without needing to be hands‑on
  • Commercially minded with experience delivering technology outcomes to the business

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Location: Warwick
Job Description:

Head of Engineering

Location: Warwick, mainly a remote role

Salary: Up to £110,000

The Role:

An established UK organisation operating at scale is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead its engineering and data capability during a critical growth phase. This is a newly reshaped role, and it is heavily leadership focused. There is not expectation to code day-to-day. You will bring sufficient technical depth to challenge senior engineers, set direction and ensure delivery aligns with business priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide overall leadership for software and data engineering across multiple squads
  • Manage 30 across several teams
  • Set and maintain engineering standards, delivery practices and governance
  • Act as the senior engineering interface to the wider business, ensuring technology delivers measurable value
  • Lead delivery across legacy and modern platforms, balancing transformation with stability
  • Support strategic initiatives, including large‑scale bids and regulatory‑driven programmes
  • Develop and mentor engineering leaders while fostering a high‑performance, accountable culture

Technology Environment

  • Core: .NET, SQL Server (legacy and modern estates)
  • Data & Cloud: Azure, Databricks
  • Architecture: Multiple platforms and systems undergoing consolidation and modernisation

About You

  • Proven experience as a Head of Engineering, Head of Data Engineering or an equivalent senior leadership role
  • Strong data engineering background is essential
  • Comfortable operating in complex, multi‑system environments
  • Experienced people leader with a hands‑off, strategic management style
  • Confident challenging technical decisions without needing to be hands‑on
  • Commercially minded with experience delivering technology outcomes to the business

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Posted: May 8th, 2026