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 and a unique mix of end-to-end digital, business and technology services, we help clients solve complex challenges with modern and innovative solutions.

Our clients come to us with problems that need genuine thought, intelligence and knowledge; we're not just putting bodies on seats.

This role will report to the Head of Group Data Technology for the UK Market. Him/her 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 enables UK strategy and Global strategy to achieve business and technology goals.
• Handle all diverse technology from legacy to mid-tier and Cloud. In addition, progressively replaced with strategic alternatives.
• Oversee solution design incorporating data strategy and architecture guidance.
• Development and deployment to transform the Data technology landscape include a number of capabilities to enable business growth, 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, effective leadership, including the ability to balance team and individual responsibilities; building teams and consensus; getting things done through others not directly under his/her supervision; and working ethically and with integrity.

Synechron's Diversity Statement

Synechron are 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 across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We offer flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programmes to support our global workforce. Empowerment and collaboration are at the core of how we operate.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant's gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

S​YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
 

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action 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 strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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