Head of Data Engineering

Head of Data Engineering | B2B Intelligence | Remote | Build a 0-to-1 Global Data Platform 1?? The Opportunity This is a rare chance to join a highly profitable, scaling B2B information services firm as they build a brand-new intelligence platform. This venture is designed to disrupt legacy market databases by merging proprietary human insights with massive public datasets. The data engineering function is transitioning from a reactive service desk into a proactive, product-minded profit center. You will be the technical visionary responsible for architecting a modern data mesh from the ground up. You will have the autonomy to make core architectural decisions and the leadership mandate to rebuild a dedicated engineering squad. This is a "founder-level" opportunity to create a career-defining product in a market growing 15% year-on-year. Architect the modern data stack using AWS, Databricks, Snowflake, dbt, and Iceberg. Write high-quality code and lead by example as a hands-on technical authority. Transform the data function into a scalable, product-led engineering ecosystem. Establish technical guardrails that allow domain teams to operate with autonomy. Partner with Data Science to build robust pipelines for complex machine-learning models. Mentor and grow a team of senior engineers within a high-performance culture. Leverage AI coding tools to accelerate development and drive rapid innovation. Own the long-term technical roadmap and evolve the platform as it scales globally. Proven experience scaling data pipelines and architectures within a high-growth environment. Deep technical expertise in modern tools like Airflow, dbt, and cloud data warehouses. The ability to balance high-level architectural strategy with hands-on engineering. A product-led mindset that prioritizes business value over purely technical metrics. Experience building or leading high-performing engineering teams. Strong opinions on data modeling, governance, and the future of data mesh. Nice to Have Experience within alternative data, analytics startups, or data-heavy B2B platforms. Familiarity with open table formats like Apache Iceberg. This role offers the rare stability of a profitable firm combined with the "greenfield" excitement of a startup. You aren't maintaining legacy code; you are building the foundation of a new asset class. Impact: Move from a service-based function to a strategic, revenue-driving product owner. Autonomy: Full ownership of the stack and the architectural "consequences" of your choices. Growth: Work in a recession-resilient industry with consistent double-digit annual growth. Flexibility: Fully remote working environment with a focus on high-impact output. Compensation: Highly competitive salary with flexibility for elite profiles. J-18808-Ljbffr