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Global Head of Database & ETL Engineering

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Computershare

Global Head of Database & ETL Engineering

London, United Kingdom

JOB DESCRIPTION

In this position, you'll be based in the Bristol, Edinburgh, or London office for a minimum of three days a week, with the flexibility to work from home for some of your working week. Find out more about our flexible work culture at computershare.com/flex.

We give you a world of potential

Computershare has an exciting opportunity for a passionate, driven and enthusiastic Head of, to join our team as a Head of Global Database & ETL Engineering. Computershare are going through a time of growth and transformation, and this is your opportunity to jump in and get involved.

So, what makes this role, different to the other roles on the market right now?

• This is a new role within the business, which means you can grow with the role and really make it your own.

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• We're a global organisation; you'll be exposed to the wider business and opportunities to work in a global capacity.

• We're passionate about developing our staff. You will be able to continue to grow and develop as a leader.

Interested? Read on to hear more!

A role you will love

As the Head of Global Database and ETL Engineering you will be required to build strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and employees, and maintain those relationships. Communicating effectively is imperative within this role, as you will be speaking with a variety of technical and non-technical audiences daily, to share knowledge and complex ideas; provide updates; influence; challenge; and take on their feedback.

Other key responsibilities:

• People management: You will have the ability to create a high performing team, by coaching, motivating, and supporting the people you lead. You will hold quality monthly 1:1s, create succession plans, monitor performance, along with supporting the learning and development of your employees. You will be there to give advice, mentor and pass on knowledge.

• Financial Planning, tracking and reporting

• Working at all levels of the organisation and with vendors/implementation partners.

What will you bring to the role

We are looking for a committed, proactive, and driven Head of Global Database and ETL Engineering who possesses extensive knowledge of both on-premises and public cloud database technologies, with a particular focus on MSSQL, Oracle, and MongoDB. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in database systems engineering and proven experience implementing robust observability solutions for complex database environments, including performance monitoring, automated alerting, and detailed telemetry for system health and reliability.

The role requires comprehensive engineering skills within these database systems, along with extensive experience in automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for deploying and managing database infrastructure in cloud and on-premise environments. You should have a strong track record of implementing observability best practices, including metrics collection, log aggregation, and distributed tracing to ensure optimal database performance, troubleshooting, and capacity planning across global deployments.

Some other key skills you'll have:

• Experience in Automation, Cloud Architecture (Public & Private) and Application development

• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align various interests and requirements.

• Excellent analytical and research skills with the ability to collect and analyse complex material and data, to present it in accessible formats.

• Experience working at all levels of the organisation and with vendors / implementation partners.

• Has a strong work ethic and is able to deal with conflicting priorities.

• Self-motivated and can use own initiative to recommend innovative solutions.

Are you self-motivated? Are you a curious and continuous learner? Can you understand the big picture, find the root cause and take a rigorous approach to problem? If you answered yes, then don't hesitate and apply today!

Rewards designed for you

Flexible work to help you find the best balance between work and lifestyle.

Health and wellbeing rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family.

Invest in our business by setting aside salary to purchase shares in our company, and you'll receive a company contribution as well.

Extra rewards ranging from recognition awards and team get togethers to helping you invest in your future.

And more. Ours is a welcoming and close-knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow. Our handbook will help you find out more about our rewards and life at Computershare, visit computershare.com/careers-handbook.

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ABOUT US

A company to be proud of

We're a global leader in financial administration with over 12,000 employees across more than 22 different countries. At Computershare, it's more than just a job, our open and inclusive culture means that we will help you to grow, to move forward and make the most of our world of opportunities.

A diverse and inclusive place to work

At Computershare we value diversity and welcome applications from everyone, believing that an equal and inclusive culture is key to excellent results. One of the greatest advantages for our organisation is the talent and diversity of our people and we strive to ensure all our employees have an equal opportunity to contribute their ideas, bring their personality to their work and showcase their skills. For support with accommodations or adjustments during our recruitment process please visit computershare.com/access for further information.

Computershare is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Our Technology Services team is a place where new ideas and approaches are welcomed, and every individual is equipped and empowered to create change. We're a rapidly evolving and diverse global business and there is always something to learn, opportunities to explore and a broad range of career paths to progress along.

Client-provided location(s): London, UK; Bristol, UK; Edinburgh, UK
Job ID: Computershare-5614
Employment Type: Full Time