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Head of Data Engineering

Xact Placements Limited
Posted 9 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

ÂŁ40,000 - ÂŁ48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Head of Data Engineering will lead a team responsible for designing and maintaining the data infrastructure for a cybersecurity platform.
  • This role requires 8+ years of experience in data-driven microservices and distributed systems, with expertise in managing both relational and non-relational databases.
  • Key responsibilities include mentoring the team, architecting scalable solutions, and collaborating with various teams to align data initiatives with business goals.
  • The position offers a competitive salary and emphasizes a collaborative culture with opportunities for growth and innovation.
  • Candidates with experience in big data for security analysis and familiarity with DevOps culture will have an advantage.

The Role

As Head of Data Engineering, you'll lead a team focused on designing, building, and maintaining the data infrastructure that powers my client's cybersecurity platform. Your leadership will ensure their clients can navigate and make sense of critical data, helping them understand real-time cyber threats.

What You'll Do:

  • Lead and mentor the data engineering team.
  • Architect scalable data-driven solutions, optimizing microservices for performance and reliability.
  • Collaborate across teams (product, cybersecurity, operations) to align data initiatives with business goals.
  • Innovate around complex data challenges, improving how my clients process and visualise vast amounts of data.

What You’ll Bring:

  • 8+ years of experience in designing, developing, and maintaining data-driven microservices and distributed systems.
  • Expertise in managing data across relational and non-relational databases (MySQL, MongoDB).
  • Strong experience with FastAPI, Airflow, Kafka, RabbitMQ.
  • Proven ability to write clean, maintainable code and architect scalable systems using patterns like event-sourcing and CQRS.

Bonus Points If You Have:

  • Experience handling 'big data’ for security analysis.
  • Familiarity with platform engineering and a DevOps culture.
  • Experience in Agile environments.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary—we believe in rewarding hard work and ambition.
  • A key role in a fast-growing cybersecurity startup, making a real impact.
  • The best tools and tech to help you thrive.
  • Endless growth opportunities—we promote from within.
  • A collaborative, fun culture where we work hard and play hard—Friday beers and team events included!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.