CareerPlan

Head of Data Engineering

LondonFull-time2026-10-22 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid

Core

Lead the data engineering team powering the Quantum Platform, own technical strategy and delivery roadmap, and turn business ambition into scalable intelligence.

Role type

Senior leadership data engineering manager (Head of Data Engineering)

Builds

Data infrastructure and platforms for a global digital comparison service

Domain

Digital marketing / Affiliate marketing / Data infrastructure

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Data engineering team leadership, technical strategy definition, delivery roadmap management, stakeholder partnership, AI-led development adoption, commercial acumen

Preferred skills

Hands-on technical credibility, translating technical complexity for stakeholders, thriving in fast-paced environments

Technologies

AI development tools (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini)

Responsibilities

Build and develop a high-performing data engineering team, set and own the data engineering technical strategy, lead the delivery roadmap, partner with product and executive leadership to shape data priorities, drive adoption of AI-led development

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities