Data Engineering Manager Leading UK Logistics Organisation
Hybrid Working | £66,000 - £70,000 + Bonus
We're looking for an exceptional Lead Data Engineer to join one of the UK's largest and most innovative parcel delivery organisations. This is a unique opportunity to combine technical leadership with hands-on development, working with cutting-edge technologies to shape the future of logistics.
You must have management/leadship experience to be considered for this role.
What You'll Do: Lead the technical direction of our Databricks Common Data Platform
Drive hands-on development with high-quality Python and SQL code
Mentor and coach a distributed team of data engineers
Champion CI/CD and automated testing best practices
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align with Evri's data strategy
Maintain system resilience and accurate documentation
Identify and implement cost optimisation strategies
Establish data governance frameworks for secure data handling
Support developer interviews and contribute to team growth
Work closely with the Head of Data Engineering to align with strategic goals
Must-Have Experience: 8+ years in data engineering, including leadership experience
Expert-level knowledge of the Databricks platform
Advanced Python development for logistics and delivery optimisation
Mastery of SQL for large-scale, nationwide operations
Strong understanding of data modelling for parcel tracking systems
Experience with both streaming and batch Spark workloads
Proven ability to lead distributed teams in a hybrid environment
What We're Offering: Flexible working arrangements and patterns
Up to 15% bonus potential
26 days holiday + bank holidays (with buy/sell options)
Comprehensive pension scheme (3% employer contribution)
Work from anywhere globally for up to 90 days per year
Career progression framework and development support
Discounts from major clients and flexible benefits options
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