Oliver Bernard
Head of Data Engineering
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Head of Data Engineering – London (Hybrid) | Python, dbt, Airflow, AWS
We’re once again supporting a fast-growing PropTech business as they enter a pivotal phase, transforming how data drives decisions across the entire organisation. They’re now hiring a Head of Data Engineering to lead that transformation
This is a role with genuine ownership. You won’t inherit legacy systems or patchwork pipelines - you’ll design and build a modern data platform from scratch, set engineering standards, and define the long-term data strategy as the company scales.
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What you’ll take on
- Architect, deliver, and evolve a next-generation data platform
- Partner with senior stakeholders to embed data into core commercial and operational decisions
- Build robust, scalable pipelines and cloud infrastructure using a modern engineering stack
- Establish the foundations for a future data function, with hiring planned as the platform matures
Core technical environment
- SQL & Python for processing, transformation, and automation
- dbt, Airflow, Looker for modelling, orchestration, and analytics
- AWS as the primary cloud environment (GCP exposure beneficial)
- Snowflake or equivalent warehousing technologies
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Why this role is different
- High autonomy: You’ll own the platform, the roadmap, and the engineering direction
- Early-stage influence: Shape how data is used across the entire organisation
- Clear progression: Build and lead your own team as the function scales
Salary
£110,000 – £125,000 + strong benefits
Location
Central London (hybrid – 3 days onsite)
Must be UK-based (no sponsorship available)
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