Head of Data - Engineering

Tempcover is part of RVU, a group of online brands including Mojo Mortgages, focused on transforming the mortgage industry through innovative technology. As the Head of Data, you will lead the execution of the data roadmap, managing a team to drive key data initiatives and ensuring high standards of data governance and quality.

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

Requirements:

• 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