Data Platforms Manager

Full Job Description

Launched in 2004, Cognita is an extraordinary community of diverse yet connected schools, spanning seventeen different countries. We share one common purpose: to deliver an outstanding holistic education that will enable our students to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. With over 100 schools in Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and the United States, we employ 18,000 teaching and support staff in the care and education of more than 90,000 students.

Our schools provide a truly holistic education based on rich and varied experiences that focus on social, emotional, physical and cognitive learning. This results in excellent academic outcomes for our students, who are also equipped with the agency, adaptability, and positive attitudes to set them up for success in our fast-changing world.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Data Platforms Manager to join our fantastic team.

• Reporting to the Group Head of Applications, the Data Platform Manager is responsible for the design, development, and support of our global Azure Data Platform.
• You will develop and execute the roadmap for our data solutions, and foster an insight driven culture across the organisation.
• The ideal candidate will have a data engineering background with a strong understanding of data management, analytics, systems architecture, and security to ensure the platform supports the organisation’s needs.
• This is a Hybrid role and you will based two days in our London office.

Who we are looking for.

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
• Proficiency in Azure data services especially Azure synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL Database and Azure blob storage.
• Strong leadership skills to guide teams and influence stakeholders in adopting architectural standards and best practices.
• Self-motivated with high levels of energy to drive change.
• Driving a data driven culture
• Knowledge of security and infrastructure principles and best practices for data storage and management

Benefits at Cognita

• Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience.
• School fee discount
• Exclusive third-party discounts
• Professional Development
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

How to Apply

Please send a copy of your CV to

Closing date for applications is Friday 19th April 2024

EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE FOR THE RIGHT APPLICANT.

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.