[Remote] Head of Data - Engineering
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. RVU is a group of online brands including Mojo Mortgages, which aims to disrupt the mortgage industry through innovative solutions. As the Head of Data, you will lead a team to execute the data roadmap, focusing on data strategy, governance, and product development while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Lead on data strategy execution, leading by example in a hands-on capacity
- Design and create the single source of truth for critical business entities and implement processes to ensure the business builds on solid data foundations
- Develop data products that allow for controlled, self-service data access
- Lead and mentor the data team, fostering a culture of high performance and innovation
- Own data quality and governance in an FCA-regulated environment, ensuring accurate audit trails
- Work closely with the Salesforce team to own Salesforce data models and ensure holistic governance
- Work with the VP of Engineering to ensure alignment with the wider technical strategy and business objectives
Skills
- Proven track record of leading data projects in fast-paced environments
- Expert-level proficiency in SQL, BigQuery, and modern data ingestion/transformation patterns
- Experience with Looker, dbt, and Python
- Ability to develop Machine Learning models and the required supporting infrastructure
- Familiarity with modern data architecture patterns and real-time data infrastructure
- Familiarity with AI coding tools (e.g., Claude Code) and analytics agents
- Strong background in Agile methodologies and Git for version control
- Excellent people management, coaching, and communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Familiarity with event-driven architecture
- Experience with AI/LLM infrastructure and model evaluations
- A background in fintech or regulated financial services
Benefits
- Remote-first working with the option to work anywhere in the world for up to 22 days per year
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (up to 28 days with length of service)
- Half-day holiday for your birthday and a day off for moving house
- Pension via People’s Pension
- Wellness programme from Able Futures and subsidised private medical insurance
- Critical illness cover and death in service
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
- Compassionate leave and long-service awards
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
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