Data Engineering Manager

Diagonal recruitment
London
2 months ago
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*our client is unable to offer sponsorship - only apply if you have the right to work in the UK


Overview


Our client is a well-funded startup (c200 people) and readying to scale. They have award-winning solutions in the fast-moving digital advertising space with petabyte scale proprietary data.


The Role


We're seeking a hands-on Data Engineering Manager to lead a team of Data Engineers and work alongside the Head of Engineering and Principal Data Architect and the Product team.


You will join a Product, Data and Engineering org of 50+ people based out of London and NYC and will create the standard for the data practice and ensure best in class design and delivery, working across multiple products covering audience insights, analytics and advertising.


You'll be relied upon to get the data stack AI ready, drive innovation and leverage Agentic development where its needed.


Technology / Skills requirements


  • SQL and another language e.g. Python
  • ELT/ETL
  • CI/CD
  • Data Modelling
  • Data Architecture
  • Data Frameworks
  • dbt
  • Data processing and orchestration using Airflow or similar
  • Google BigQuery or Redshift
  • Cloud based services: GCP (preferred) or AWS
  • Agentic development frameworks
  • Automations


About You


  • 6 years+ experience as a Data Engineer solving complex and scaled data challenges
  • 2 years as a manager or mentor or data engineers
  • Problem-solver mindset and think creatively with data
  • You welcome responsibility and want to shape products
  • Can understand business requirements and translate into technical output and vice versa
  • Excellent communicator able to distil down complex matters to various stakeholders


What's on offer


  • Work alongside some of the brightest minds and leading advertising technologies
  • Shaping the future of online advertising
  • A genuinely memorable experience you will look back on fondly
  • Health & Wellness package
  • Medical Insurance
  • Income Protection
  • Childcare vouchers
  • Gym & Cycle scheme
  • Pension
  • Life Assurance
  • Hybrid working (2-3 days) from a Central London office
  • 30+ holidays plus bank holidays (pro-rated)
  • Lots of one-off and regular treats & socials


We're screening & interviewing right away - so apply now if this sounds like you - or get in touch if you know someone that might be more closely suited for a generous referral fee

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