Isn't it time you bragged about where you work? At CARFAX, we do every day. We pride ourselves on being mission‑focused on helping to grow a brand built on accuracy and integrity. We care deeply about our products and our customers. We’re more than just a company: We help millions of consumers make more informed decisions every day. We know that our teammates are our most valuable asset, and we value a balanced life while tackling challenging projects in a fast‑paced environment.

The Role

This leader will execute the technology strategy for a unified data platform, modernizing legacy technologies into an AWS cloud‑native ecosystem. The role bridges Technology, Product, and the business to create trusted data, reusable intelligence, and scalable capabilities that power products, analytics, and AI. Success requires a builder mindset, strong organizational leadership, and the ability to drive change across teams while fostering a team-oriented One‑platform culture.

Top Strategic Priorities

- Lead Data Platform Transformation Across North America and Europe
- Modernize Cloud‑Native Data Capabilities
- Build a High‑Performing Organization
- Unlock Greater Business Value from Data

Key Responsibilities

- Partner closely with enterprise teams, as well as CARFAX product and technology leaders to align data strategies with broader product and business priorities.
- Execute a unified data platform strategy within CARFAX businesses aligned to long‑term business objectives.
- Lead the migration from legacy on‑premises technologies to AWS cloud‑native services.
- Modernize downstream data platforms, business rules, and interpretation capabilities.




- Expand AI and advanced analytics to generate new data insights and reusable intelligence.
- Improve data quality, reliability, scalability, and operational excellence.
- Build engineering leadership capability, succession depth, and a high‑performing organization.
- Lead organizational change while fostering an inclusive, cooperative culture across teams and regions.

Qualifications

- 12+ years leading data engineering, software engineering, or data technology organizations.
- Proven success leading enterprise data platforms and cloud transformation initiatives.
- Deep AWS and modern data platform expertise.
- Experience partnering with Product and executive stakeholders.
- Track record of building engineering leaders and leading organizational change.
- Strong understanding of AI, advanced analytics, and large‑scale data ecosystems.

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Base Salary: The anticipated base salary range for this position is $175,000 to $250,000 CAD annually. Final base salary will be determined based on geographical location, experience, and qualifications.

Advantages

Join a company that values your total wellbeing. Carfax offers competitive compensation, comprehensive healthcare coverage, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in an industry‑leading organization. Our benefit offerings can be found at CARFAX Careers.

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📌 Senior Director, Data Technology (London)
🏢 CARFAX
📍 London