Job Description
Role: Data Engineering ManagerLocation: Brighton (Hybrid - 1 day per week in-office)Salary: £90,000
An innovative, product-led tech company is hiring a Data Engineering Manager to lead a growing data function at the centre of a cutting-edge AI transformation. You'll be managing a team of three Engineers, working on a new intelligent recommendation engine that's set to redefine the online customer journey across telecoms - and beyond.
With recent investment and a new AI product now live with major global clients, this is a unique opportunity to join during an exciting scale-up phase and have real influence on architecture, systems, and product evolution.
Key Responsibilities:
* Line manage and mentor a team of 3 Data Engineers
* Own and support delivery across both legacy and new AI-driven products
* Collaborate with Data Science, Engineering, and Product teams to build real-time data pipelines and infrastructure
* Be hands-on when needed: supporting with code, architecture, and stakeholder requirements
* Help shape and scale a modern data stack, and act as a technical coach within the team
What You'll Be Working On:
* Building and supporting "Humara" - an intelligent, AI-driven virtual sales advisor that enables more human-like customer interactions on partner websites
* Enhancing real-time data capabilities to better understand and predict user behaviour
* Supporting a data function embedded within the tech team - directly influencing architecture and systems decisions
Tech Environment:
* AWS, Snowflake, Python, Airflow
* Docker, Fivetran, Looker
* Real-time streaming technologies are a bonus
What We're Looking For:
* Proven experience managing or mentoring Engineers (either as a Lead or in a formal management role)
* Hands-on technical background in data engineering
* Comfortable working in fast-paced, product-led environments
* Real-time data experience or strong interest in streaming technologies
* Strong communication skills and stakeholder engagement
* Open to industry background - experience with user-facing or intelligent products is a bonus
Interview Process:
* 30-minute intro with Head of Data
* Technical task + walkthrough interview
* Culture & competency-based interview
* Final interview with CTO to discuss vision and future plans
Benefits Include:
* Private healthcare and life insurance
* 25 days' holiday + bank holidays + birthday off (rising to 30 days with tenure)
* Hybrid working - just one day per week in Brighton office
If you're a hands-on data leader looking to step into a product-focused, AI-driven environment - this is a brilliant opportunity to drive impact and grow a team. Apply now or send your CV to learn more.