Head of Data Engineering

Head of Engineering

Location:

Warwick, mainly a remote role

Salary:
Up to £110,000

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.

• 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

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

• 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