Head of Data Engineering

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Head of Data Engineering

Location: Flexible - Remote/ Hybrid/ On-Site

Job Type: Permanent, full time

Ready to embark on a thrilling journey in the world of EdTech?

Twinkl, the UK's leading digital education innovator, is looking for passionate individuals who share our passion for transforming learning experiences through technology, and we need YOU to be part of the magic!

With a mission to help those who teach, our extensive range of teacher-created content includes schemes of work, lesson planning, assessments, online educational games, apps, and augmented reality experiences. In collaboration with Vitruvian Partners, our recent partnership enables us to further explore innovative avenues and expand our support to the global teaching community.

As the Head of Data Engineering, you will be responsible for building a world class Data Engineering function. Working closely with both the data and product teams, you will help define data requirements and ensure the availability of high-quality data for consumption by our data teams for reporting and analytics purposes. You will also partner closely with the data science team to ensure the scalable and productionised rollout of machine learning algorithms. This role requires a hands-on approach, as you will be responsible for building and leading a team of data engineers while actively contributing to the technical implementation.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the data and product teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical data requirements.
• Design and implement scalable and efficient data pipelines to collect, process, and store data from various sources.
• Ensure data quality and integrity throughout the data pipeline by implementing robust data validation and monitoring processes.
• Lead and mentor a team of data engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Work closely with stakeholders to prioritise and execute data engineering initiatives that drive business value, including supporting the rollout of scalable machine learning algorithms.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in data engineering and analytics, and assess their potential impact on our data strategy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimise data infrastructure and drive innovation in data engineering practices.
• Act as a subject matter expert on data engineering best practices and contribute to the development of data governance policies and standards.

Requirements

• Proven experience in data engineering roles, with a strong understanding of data architecture, data modelling, and ETL processes.

• Hands-on experience with data engineering tools and technologies such as SQL, Python, Apache Spark, Hadoop, and cloud-based data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience building and managing high-performing data engineering teams, with a focus on fostering collaboration and driving results.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively troubleshoot and resolve complex data issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Proven track record of delivering data engineering solutions that meet business requirements and drive measurable impact.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities and business needs.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and practices, with experience working in agile development environments
• Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, engineering, or a related field.

Benefits

In return for everything you can bring, we can offer you an exciting role in a fast-growing and dynamic business, with plenty of career opportunities.

• From day 1 - Westfield Health, 29 annual leave days per year plus up to four additional days that may be awarded each year by the company, flexible working policy with opportunities to work from home, Twinkl subscription
• After probation - company sick pay and cycle to work scheme
• Long term service rewards - Life insurance, enhanced pension contribution, enhanced maternity pay, enhanced adoption pay and enhanced paternity pay.

Here are a couple of the things that make Twinkl a great place to be:

• A friendly, welcoming and supportive culture. We believe work should be fun and always put people before process
• Diversity, inclusion and belonging - our Employee Network Program includes working groups for LGBTQ+, People of Colour, Disabilities (visible and invisible), Women in Tech and Working Parents.