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Quantum (quantum.media)

Head of Data Engineering

Posted 10 Days Ago
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In-Office
London, Greater London, England
Senior level
In-Office
London, Greater London, England
Senior level
Lead and grow the data engineering team, own technical strategy and delivery roadmap for scalable data infrastructure, partner with cross-functional leaders to prioritise data work, and drive AI-led development while remaining hands-on to ensure solutions deliver business results.
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Our Company
At Quantum, we connect global brands with high-intent consumers. We turn intent into action and complexity into clarity.

Our Mission is clear, to help smarter, faster buying decisions. Our vision, to be the world’s most used digital comparison service, delivering value and simplicity to millions.

We drive growth through data-driven affiliate marketing built for performance from day one. Every campaign is measurable, optimised in real time, and designed to scale.

With in-house tech, full-stack analytics, and a compliance-first mindset, we give our partners an edge. We drive confident decisions and growth in regulated and high-growth sectors. We’ve helped ambitious brands grow faster, smarter, and globally.

The Role

Our Data Engineering team is growing! We're looking for a Head of Data Engineering to join our team in London.

In this role you will lead the data engineering team that powers the Quantum Platform, own the technical strategy and delivery roadmap for our data infrastructure, and turn business ambition into intelligence that scales.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build, lead and develop a high-performing data engineering team, recruiting and retaining engineers who take pride in what they ship and how it performs

  • Set and own the data engineering technical strategy, so our data infrastructure scales with the business

  • Lead the delivery roadmap, meeting business objectives and making well-reasoned trade-offs where they are needed

  • Partner with product, marketing, commercial and executive leadership to shape data priorities that move business performance

  • Set the technical bar and drive adoption of AI-led development across the function, staying close to the code where it counts

About You

  • Proven experience leading and developing data engineering teams, setting direction and building capability

  • A track record of delivering data platforms that drove real customer and business results

  • Hands-on technical credibility: you enjoy getting into the detail to help your team land the right solution

  • Able to translate technical complexity into clear, business-relevant narratives for stakeholders at every level

  • Strong commercial acumen, comfortable engaging senior stakeholders on revenue, growth and competitive advantage

  • You thrive when working as part of a team

  • Comfortable in a fast-paced environment

  • Have excellent written and verbal English skills

  • Last but not least, you'll have no ego!

What You’ll Get

  • Private Health Care (Bupa)

  • Hybrid Working (3 days in office)

  • Travel Insurance

  • Competitive Base Salary

  • Company Bonus Scheme

  • Paid for AI Subscription (Claude / ChatGPT / Gemini)

  • Market-Leading Training Programme

  • Recognition & Reward Scheme

  • Annual Company Conference

  • Regular Happy Hours & Team Lunches

  • Free Coffee, Drinks & Snacks

What’s the next step?
Our hiring process ensures we're recruiting the right people for the role. We ensure that people are as suitable for us as we are for them.
If you like the sound of what we're all about at Quantum and want to join a team where you can make an impact, please apply or contact us at [email protected].

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