Co-Founder @ Digital Waffle
A well-established professional services business is hiring a Data Engineering Manager to play a key role in building and optimising its modern cloud data environment. This is a technical, hands‑on role with team management responsibilities – ideal for someone who wants to stay close to the tech while guiding and developing a growing team.
Responsibilities
* Design, build, and optimise scalable data pipelines and architecture
* Work hands‑on with PySpark, Databricks, Azure, and Data Lake to deliver high-performance solutions
* Translate business needs into technical requirements and data‑driven solutions
* Ensure best practice in data governance, quality, and security
* Manage and mentor engineers, helping them grow while contributing directly to delivery
* Support the company’s AI roadmap by developing and scaling the data environment
Qualifications
* Proven experience as a Data Engineer or Senior Data Engineer with some team leadership responsibilities
* Strong technical expertise with PySpark, Databricks, Azure, and Data Lake
* Deep understanding of data architecture and ETL processes in cloud environments
* The ability to balance coding and technical delivery with people management
* Excellent problem‑solving skills and the energy to thrive in a fast‑paced environment
Benefits
* The chance to work on cutting‑edge data projects within a modern data stack
* Play a central role in building the foundations that will fuel the company’s AI roadmap
* A brilliant opportunity for a highly energetic, ambitious technical professional who is passionate about data and ready to step up into a role combining delivery with people management
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Consulting
Industries
Software Development, IT System Custom Software Development, and IT Services and IT Consulting
Location: Guildford, England, United Kingdom
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