Informatica Platform Lead

Role: Informatica Platform Lead
Salary: £80k - £85k
Location: Hybrid - remote with 2 days a week onsite in Surrey

About the Role

Are you ready to lead and shape the future of data engineering? We are hiring an Informatica Platform Lead to join a global organisation undergoing a transformative data strategy programme. This role plays a critical part in enhancing Informatica toolset capabilities, with a primary focus on Master Data Management (MDM) solutions. This is your opportunity to work at the cutting edge of data-driven decision-making and cultural transformation.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Development

• Design and execute a roadmap for the Informatica platform.
• Act as a technical lead for data projects leveraging the Informatica product suite.
• Define and implement data architecture, including CDI, Data Quality, and Data Governance concepts.

Platform Implementation & Leadership

• Lead the physical design of MDM solutions, integrating key data sources in alignment with business goals.
• Mentor a team of internal and external Informatica developers to deliver projects on time.
• Ensure the Informatica platform meets production-grade non-functional requirements.

Technical Delivery

• Develop, modify, and debug Informatica workflows, employing robust unit testing to meet business requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, optimizing code for performance.
• Enable Informatica (CDGC) as a governance tool to drive data democratisation across the organisation.

Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a subject matter expert, consulting stakeholders to meet MDM and data engineering goals.
• Foster a data-driven culture, delivering presentations and training to promote data literacy.

Skills & Experience

Work Experience

• Experience leading at least two end-to-end projects using the Informatica technology stack with teams of three or more developers.
• A minimum of 5 years in a technical Informatica strategy or delivery role.
• Previous work in a global organisation and Agile environment.

Technical Skills

• Expertise in master data management, data quality, and governance.
• Experience designing REST API and message queue-based interactions.
• Knowledge of data warehousing and mesh concepts, with practical DevOps experience.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical, written, and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and engage both technical and business teams.
• Effective presentation skills and a track record of coaching and developing colleagues.

If you are interested in the chance to join a transformative journey, leveraging cutting-edge technology to create a data-driven future, with mentorship opportunities, global exposure, and a platform to grow alongside a forward-thinking organisation, this is the perfect role for you. Please apply with an updated CV.