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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