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Posted 21 July, 2026

Head of Data Engineering

KennedyPearce Consulting
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Head of Data Engineering

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I'm partnered with a high-growth Series C fintech that is looking to hire a Head of Data Engineering to lead and scale its data platform as the business continues its rapid growth.

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You'll lead a team of data engineers, define the technical roadmap, and work closely with engineering, product and data leadership to build a modern, scalable data platform that supports both analytics and AI initiatives.

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They're looking for someone with:

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  • Previous experience leading and growing Data Engineering teams
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  • Strong hands-on background with modern cloud data platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)
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  • Expertise across Python, SQL and data orchestration tools such as Airflow
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  • Experience building scalable data pipelines and data platforms in a fast-paced fintech or technology environment
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  • A collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence technical strategy
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In return, they offer a highly competitive salary, bonus, equity, flexible hybrid working, and the opportunity to shape the data function at one of the UK's fastest-growing fintech businesses.

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If you'd be interested in hearing more, send over your CV and I'll be in touch.