Head Of Data Engineering & Architecture

Head Of Data Engineering & Architecture

We're Synechron, a global consultancy laser-focused on accelerating digital initiatives in financial services with over 14,500 members of staff across 19 countries. We help clients solve complex challenges with modern and innovative solutions.

This role will report to the Head of Group Data Technology for the UK Market. You will work to ensure world-class technology solutions that enable business success by leading strategy and delivery.

Role Responsibilities:

• Drive execution of data programs that enable UK strategy and Global strategy to achieve business and technology goals.
• Handle all diverse technology from legacy to mid-tier and Cloud, progressively replaced with strategic alternatives.
• Oversee solution design incorporating data strategy and architecture guidance.
• Development and deployment to transform the Data technology landscape, including a number of capabilities to enable business growth and mitigate data risk across all markets.

Leadership & Teamwork

• Lead collaboration across the businesses and functions.
• Provide leadership and consultancy to each global business/global function to assist in defining their business-level data and architecture strategy.
• Provide leadership to execute global and local enterprise strategies.
• Create/support the Data Culture in the UK and across the Americas region.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Previous hands-on development experience.
• Experience in matrix-managed development teams.
• In-depth experience of Data Platforms and technologies including low-level architecture.
• Experience in building technology roadmaps and future state.
• Experience running Data Programs and/or organizations at a large financial services institution.
• Experience with architecture design principles and technical definition/execution of large programs.
• Experience leading Data applications to support Enterprise strategy.
• Technical knowledge on Data Platforms and the new trends (data analytics on Cloud).
• Demonstrated knowledge of Financial Services (Banking, Wealth Management, and Capital Markets).
• Demonstrated knowledge of data structure, data architecture, data systems/tools, and related software and data management policies and practices in a complex organizational environment.
• Proven record of making sound judgments and effective leadership.

Synechron's Diversity Statement:

Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative 'Same Difference' is committed to fostering an inclusive culture - promoting equality, diversity, and an environment that is respectful to all. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.