Data engineering manager

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:
1. 8+ years in data engineering, including leadership experience
2. Expert-level knowledge of the Databricks platform
3. Advanced Python development for logistics and delivery optimisation