Head of Data Platforms & Engineering

Introduction 

The Pepperstone story started in 2010. We know what it’s like to trade the world’s markets. Our team describes us as a place for the curious and the driven, and we like to do things a little differently; as a transformative global fintech we’re digital, nimble, connected, and united in our vision to create a better way to trade. 
 
We thrive on progress – for our clients and for ourselves. Our organisational culture is ever-evolving, vibrant, diverse, global and results focused. 
 
You’ll find our 550+ team currently across 11 locations and 9 time zones. 

The Role  

This is a rare opportunity to own the vision, architecture and strategy for data at scale in a global fintech. You’ll join our technology senior leadership team and lead the transformation toward a truly data driven culture where teams are empowered, data is trusted and insights drive business outcomes.

You’ll guide a talented global team of 20 to 30 people across data engineering, platforms, systems and governance and influence decisions at the highest levels of the business.

If you’re energised by modern data architecture, large scale transformation and building high performing teams this role is built for you.

As our Head of Data Platforms & Engineering, your key responsibilities include, but may not be limited to: 

• Lead and execute the enterprise data strategy and roadmap ensuring strong alignment to business goals.
• Evolve our data architecture from warehouse to lakehouse and beyond enabling scalable modern and future ready platforms.
• Drive the organisation’s shift toward data product ownership stewardship and data driven decision making.
• Build coach and inspire global teams across data engineering data platforms data systems and governance.
• Oversee and modernise data infrastructure tools and systems transitioning from legacy technologies to next generation solutions.
• Partner closely with senior leaders across the business translating complex data initiatives into clear compelling business narratives.
• Collaborate with AI business analytics and BI teams to strengthen foundational analytics and support enterprise wide insight generation.
• Ensure robust data governance regulatory compliance and alignment with our data protection obligations.
• Champion data literacy and foster a culture of curiosity engagement and continuous learning.
• Play an active leadership role in the broader technology organisation modelling Pepperstone’s values and leadership behaviours.

About you 

• Bring 10+ years across data systems engineering or architecture roles and 5 plus years in senior technology leadership.
• Proven experience leading high performing globally distributed data teams.
• Deep expertise in modern data architecture and technologies such as Snowflake Redshift dbt Fivetran Airflow Iceberg and Alation.
• Hands on programming capability in languages such as Python Spark Scala or Golang for data engineering use cases.
• Strong background in streaming and event pipelines and integration patterns including Kafka Flink and APIs.
• Experience in regulated Financial Services or FinTech is highly desirable.
• Executive level communication and stakeholder influencing skills able to shape conversations negotiate priorities and build strong cases for investment.
• Strategic innovative and commercially minded leadership style.
• A passion for technology problem solving and enabling teams to move fast with confidence.
  

Why you will enjoy working with us

• Competitive salary structure including company bonus scheme 

• Genuinely collaborative and friendly culture 

• Flexible and hybrid working 

• Remote working option - work from anywhere for up to 6 weeks per year, in addition to hybrid working as standard 

• Ongoing personal development & learning opportunities 

• 15 weeks paid primary carers parental leave & 4 weeks paid secondary carers leave 

• 3 paid volunteering days per year & Workplace Giving Program 

• Frequent events and celebrations including a standard weekly social 

• Beautifully renovated large office at Collins Square - 727 Collins Street, Melbourne 

• Best in class end of trip facilities including bicycle parking, change rooms & showers 

• A full stocked kitchen, onsite coffee machines with locally sourced coffee beans (this is Melbourne after all) and curated specialty teas 
  

Our technology team thrives on inclusivity and collaboration, believing that diverse perspectives lead to great solutions. We foster a culture that champions individual growth, professional development and work-life harmony. We're invested in your success and dedicated to supporting you every step of the way. We encourage our team to bring challenge thinking and fresh ideas to the table and our Agile approach empowers us to focus on outcomes. When we hire someone it's because they bring the skills, attitude and experience we're looking for....so we let you do what you're best at! Join us and be part of a community that's passionate about harnessing technology's potential to drive market leading solutions for our clients. Elevate your career in an environment where your ideas matter, your growth is nurtured, and your potential is limitless. 
More About Pepperstone   

We’re a regulated online Forex and CFD trading platform. With the scale of a global fintech and the agility of a start-up, we arm our clients with everything they need to take on the global markets with confidence. You will be part of a wider passionate and friendly team, and whilst things may not always go to plan, we learn quickly and move forward with impact. To learn even more visit Pepperstonecareers and www.linkedin.com/company/pepperstone/  

We understand it’s important to do due diligence on a prospective employer, see what our team are saying on Glassdoor. We respect our team members’ experiences and will never pay to remove a negative review.  

Pepperstone is an equal opportunity employer. We are passionate about building a diverse workplace and strongly encourage applications from any background.  

“We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we respond to every applicant”.  

We will be reviewing applications as they come through, so if this is an opportunity that excites you, don't wait. Express your interest by clicking the apply button below as soon as possible.  

Note to external agencies: While we appreciate the efforts of external recruitment agencies, we prefer to engage directly with applicants for this opportunity.  

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