Ownership of target data architectures and platform standards across engagements
Definition and enforcement of data engineering patterns and development practices
Technical arbitration on complex, cross-cutting or non-standard topics
Validation of methodological choices (data models, pipelines, tooling)
Hands-on involvement in delivery setup for critical or high-risk projects
Participation in pre-sales technical framing, assessments and workshops
Contribution to senior-level discussions with C-level stakeholders, translating technical choices into business and execution trade-offs
Acting as the technical escalation point for delivery risks and blockers
The role combines architectural authority, data development leadership, and client-facing seniority.

Senior background as Head / VP of Data Engineering, Principal Data Engineer or equivalent
Strong track record in designing, building and scaling production-grade data platforms
Solid hands-on experience in data development (ELT/ETL, modelling, orchestration)
Ability to structure and lead pre-sales technical workshops and complex assessments
Proven ability to engage credibly with C-level stakeholders on data strategy, architecture and execution trade-offs
Strong credibility with engineers, Product Owners and senior delivery leads
Comfortable operating across multiple concurrent projects in a PE-backed context

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