Head of DNA Platforms

The Head of DNA Platforms leads the development, enhancement and operation of business-facing Data & Analytics platforms, ensuring alignment with business priorities and measurable value. Combining business understanding with data architecture and technical judgment, the role translates requirements into scalable, reliable solutions across data workflows, user interfaces, integrations and reporting. The position owns end-to-end delivery—from requirements and solution design through development, testing, validation, deployment and production support—and manages internal and external resources in close collaboration with business stakeholders.

Main Accountabilities

• Acts as the main point of contact for business owners, understanding their processes, needs and priorities.

• Translates business requirements into a prioritized platform roadmap, balancing value, feasibility and delivery capacity.
• Oversees the design and optimization of data applications, pipelines, workflows, user interfaces and integrations across AWS, Databricks and enterprise systems.
• Reviews technical designs for performance, maintainability, scalability and reliability.
• Owns delivery end to end, from requirements and technical analysis through implementation, UAT, deployment and production support.
• Enforces standards for testing, data validation, reconciliation, release management and monitoring.Coordinates incident resolution and drives continuous platform improvement.
• Leads internal Business Analysts and Software Engineers, and coordinates external BAs and development partners.
• Manages delivery commitments, capacity, vendor performance and stakeholder expectations.

Education, Experience and Technical Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business Analytics or a related field.
• Master’s degree is considered as an asset.
• 7–10 years in data analytics, data platforms, business applications or technology delivery, including team or project leadership.
• Proven business-to-technical translation, data-intensive solution delivery and cross-functional stakeholder management. Financial services, banking or loan servicing experience is a strong asset.
• Experience owning the functionality, delivery quality and operations of business-facing platforms, and collaborating effectively with central Data Engineering / IT Infrastructure teams on shared infrastructure and enterprise architecture.
• Strong SQL and understanding of data modelling, architecture and ETL/ELT.
• Cloud data platforms, preferably AWS and Databricks.
• Data pipelines, orchestration, APIs and enterprise integrations.
• SDLC, testing, data quality validation, reconciliation and release management.
• Ability to review designs, assess implementation quality and recommend optimizations.
• CI/CD, monitoring and DevOps familiarity is an asset.

Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively
• Strong Negotiation and Influencing skills
• Solid business acumen combined with financial analysis skills
• Results orientation with achievement drive

Here’s what you can look forward to as part of the #CepalTeam:

• Competitive Compensation : We offer an attractive salary, annual performance-based bonuses, and a monthly meal allowance through our ticket restaurant card.

• Health: Private medical insurance is provided for you and your family.

• Family Support: Monthly financial allowance for early education (nursery) and coverage of expenses for children with neurodiversity or disabilities—including therapeutic swimming, music therapy, horse riding, and parental support.

• Flexible Work Model: Our hybrid approach offers a level of remote work flexibility that supports work-life balance while preserving strong collaboration and team spirit.

• Modern Workspaces: Contemporary offices designed to support comfort, health, and productivity, with fully equipped workstations, quiet areas, on-site restaurant, and group fitness sessions .

• Lifelong Learning: Cepal supports continuous learning through access to e-learning platforms and structured professional development programs.

• Career Progression: We are committed to your growth, offering a clear development path supported by feedback, mentoring, and personalized learning plans.

• Make a Difference: Get involved in regular wellbeing, ESG and volunteering initiatives that reflect our values and foster a sense of purpose and community.

At Cepal, we believe that inclusion is more than a value, it's a way of thinking and acting. As members of the Diversity Charter Greece, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every individual feels respected, empowered, and free to contribute meaningfully.

In accordance with applicable pay transparency legislation, as part of the recruitment process and prior to the first interview, candidates will be provided with information regarding the initial remuneration to the position, as determined on the basis of objective and gender-neutral criteria.

All applications are treated fairly, confidentially, and based solely on qualifications and merit.