Manager Software Engineering

Are you a strategic technology leader who is passionate about modernising data platforms, leading high-performing teams, and delivering impactful data solutions at scale?Do you thrive on driving cloud transformation, strengthening data governance, and advancing AI adoption while partnering with stakeholders across a global organisation?About the BusinessLexisNexis Risk Solutions is the essential partner in the assessment of risk. Within our Insurance vertical, we provide customers with solutions and decision tools that combine public and industry specific content with advanced technology and analytics to assist them in evaluating and predicting risk and enhancing operational efficiency. Our insurance risk solutions help drive better data-driven decisions across the insurance policy lifecycle, all while reducing risk. You can learn more about LexisNexis Risk at our Team:The UK&I Data Engineering organization designs, builds, validates, governs, and operates data products supporting Business Services and Insurance solutions. The team is responsible for data onboarding, engineering delivery, cloud modernization, data governance, production operations, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance while partnering closely with Product, Architecture, Operations, Security, and Analytics teams.About the RoleAs Head of Data Engineering, you will provide leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for the UK&I Data Engineering team. You will play a key role in driving cloud modernisation, strengthening governance and security practices, accelerating AI adoption, and ensuring the successful delivery of business-critical data products that support business growth and customer outcomes.Working across global teams and stakeholders, you will balance delivery excellence with long-term technology strategy, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.ResponsibilitiesLead and support data engineers, ensuring clear priorities and consistent deliveryBuild a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovationSupport career development, succession planning, talent acquisition, and workforce planningFoster knowledge sharing and engineering excellence practices across US and UK teamsOversee delivery of data products, ingestion pipelines, reporting solutions, and customer-facing capabilitiesLead cloud migration and modernisation initiatives leveraging Azure, Databricks, cloud-native services, and modern data architecturesEnsure adherence to data governance, privacy, security, compliance, and regulatory requirementsPartner with Product, Analytics, Architecture, Operations, and Business Leaders to deliver scalable technical solutionsRequirementsExperience in Data Engineering, Analytics Engineering, Data Platforms, or related technology disciplinesLeadership experience managing technical teamsStrong expertise in modern data engineering practices, data architecture, and large-scale data platformsExperience delivering cloud-based solutions, preferably using Azure technologiesStrong understanding of data governance, privacy, security, compliance, and risk management requirementsExperience leading strategic initiatives and complex cross-functional programsStrong communication, stakeholder management, and organisational leadership skillsDemonstrated ability to balance delivery execution with long-term technology strategyRisk benefit statementLearn more about the LexisNexis Risk team and how we work here We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Click here to access benefits specific to your location.We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact 1-855-833-5120.Criminals may pose as recruiters asking for money or personal information. We never request money or banking details from job applicants. Learn more about spotting and avoiding scams here.Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy.We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.USA Job Seekers:EEO Know Your Rights.SummaryLocation: UK - Cardiff (Global Reach); UK - London (London Wall)Type: Full time