Data Engineering Manager – Fintech / Start-Up

London (Hybrid Working)

Up to £110,000

Our client is an exciting fintech start-up who, after delivering in excess of 100% year-on-year, growth are embarking on the next stage of their growth journey.

As the Data Engineering Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and driving their data strategy, helping them unlock the potential of data to drive better decisions, and making homeownership accessible to a new generation. This is an opportunity to truly enable the company’s growth strategy by shaping data strategy and architecture.

The Role:

We are seeking a Data Engineering Manager who will lead and shape their data function, enabling them to provide seamless access to data for teams across the business. In this role, you will be a hands-on technical contributor while also providing leadership to a small but talented data team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Strategy & Architecture:
• Define and implement the company’s data strategy, shaping architecture and setting the direction for how we manage, access, and leverage data.
• Technical Problem-Solving:
• Apply your strong technical expertise to tackle complex data challenges and ensure the efficient flow of high-quality data across the organisation.
• Leadership & Team Management:
• Lead and mentor a small data team, fostering a collaborative environment and driving high performance. You'll balance management responsibilities with being an active technical contributor.
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
• Partner with teams across business areas such as product, risk, and partners to deliver tailored data solutions and actionable insights that align with our business goals.
• Self-Serve Data Enablement:
• Develop and implement self-service data solutions, empowering business teams to access, analyse, and act on data without reliance on the data team. You'll also evaluate and select the best technologies to support this goal.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in a Data Engineering Manager or Lead Data Engineer role with a mix of hands-on technical ability and leadership.
• Expertise in modern data technologies and architecture, with a strong background in building and optimising data pipelines, storage solutions, and integration strategies.
• A proactive problem-solver with a track record of successfully overcoming data challenges in fast-paced environments.
• Experience working closely with stakeholders across various business functions, delivering solutions that meet cross-functional needs.
• Ability to evaluate, select, and implement self-serve data tools and technologies to drive business-wide data access.
• A passion for leveraging data to create positive business impact, with a mission-driven mindset to help more people achieve homeownership.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary up to £110,000
• A flexible hybrid working environment (London-based)
• The opportunity to make a tangible difference in people’s lives by helping them get on the housing ladder
• A collaborative, mission-driven culture that values innovation, inclusivity, and personal development