Head of Data Engineering
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The Role
Our Data Engineering team is growing! We're looking for a Head of Data Engineering to join our team in London.
In this role you will lead the data engineering team that powers the Quantum Platform, own the technical strategy and delivery roadmap for our data infrastructure, and turn business ambition into intelligence that scales.
Key Responsibilities
- Build, lead and develop a high-performing data engineering team, recruiting and retaining engineers who take pride in what they ship and how it performs
- Set and own the data engineering technical strategy, so our data infrastructure scales with the business
- Lead the delivery roadmap, meeting business objectives and making well-reasoned trade-offs where they are needed
- Partner with product, marketing, commercial and executive leadership to shape data priorities that move business performance
- Set the technical bar and drive adoption of AI-led development across the function, staying close to the code where it counts
About You
Proven experience leading and developing data engineering teams, setting direction and building capability
A track record of delivering data platforms that drove real customer and business results
Hands-on technical credibility: you enjoy getting into the detail to help your team land the right solution
Able to translate technical complexity into clear, business-relevant narratives for stakeholders at every level
Strong commercial acumen, comfortable engaging senior stakeholders on revenue, growth and competitive advantage
You thrive when working as part of a team
Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
Have excellent written and verbal English skills
Last but not least, you'll have no ego!
What You’ll Get
Private Health Care (Bupa)
Hybrid Working (3 days in office)
Travel Insurance
Competitive Base Salary
Company Bonus Scheme
Paid for AI Subscription (Claude / ChatGPT / Gemini)
Market-Leading Training Programme
Recognition & Reward Scheme
Annual Company Conference
Regular Happy Hours & Team Lunches
Free Coffee, Drinks & Snacks
What’s the next step? Our hiring process ensures we're recruiting the right people for the role. We ensure that people are as suitable for us as we are for them. If you like the sound of what we're all about at Quantum and want to join a team where you can make an impact, please apply or contact us at [email protected].
Requirements
- Proven experience leading and developing data engineering teams, setting direction and building capability
- A track record of delivering data platforms that drove real customer and business results
- Hands-on technical credibility: you enjoy getting into the detail to help your team land the right solution
- Able to translate technical complexity into clear, business-relevant narratives for stakeholders at every level
- Strong commercial acumen, comfortable engaging senior stakeholders on revenue, growth and competitive advantage
- You thrive when working as part of a team
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
- Have excellent written and verbal English skills
- Last but not least, you'll have no ego!
About Quantum
UK-based digital comparison and affiliate marketing company helping global brands reach high-intent consumers.
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