Head of Data Engineering

Head of Data Engineering

About the Company

Ambitious education company

Industry
Primary/Secondary Education

Type
Privately Held

Founded
2020

Employees
201-500

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Head of Data Engineering to spearhead the development of innovative projects within the Fintech domain. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic, high-growth environment, with a focus on rapid market validation and scalable traction. This role offers maximum ownership, allowing the individual to have complete autonomy in system architecture, strategy, and execution. The Head of Data Engineering will be responsible for leading and executing core initiatives, translating strategic vision into actionable roadmaps, and driving the implementation of scalable solutions from prototype to production. Applicants for the Head of Data Engineering position at the company should be based in Europe or the Americas, or be open to relocation or remote work. A high-agency builder mindset is essential, as is a proven track record of domain expertise and a strong drive for end-to-end ownership. The role requires excellent communication skills in English and the ability to work directly with the department founder and a world-class team of engineers, researchers, and commercial leaders. The ideal candidate will be adept at positioning the new department for rapid growth and be prepared for the possibility of a spin-off to attract institutional backing.

Hiring Manager Title
Department Founder

Functions

• Engineering
• Data Management/Analytics