Data Engineering Manager
London (3 Days a week) | £90,000 + 20%-40% Bonus
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a critical Data Engineering function during a major cloud transformation programme. You'll combine technical leadership with people management, helping shape the future of a modern enterprise data platform.
The Company
They are a large, data-driven aviation organisation investing heavily in modern technology and cloud infrastructure. Data plays a central role in business decision-making, and significant investment is being made to modernise platforms, processes, and engineering capabilities. This role will have meaningful influence on both technology direction and team development.
The Role
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable data pipelines
- Manage and develop a team of Data Engineers
- Drive cloud adoption and modern engineering practices
- Oversee data operations, reliability, and platform performance
- Work closely with Analytics, Architecture, and Technology teams
- Establish engineering standards, governance, and delivery processes
- Prioritise workloads and support successful project delivery
- Contribute to a major migration from legacy systems to a cloud-native environment
- Ensure compliance with data governance requirements
Your Skills & Experience
- Strong experience leading Data Engineering functions or teams
- Advanced SQL expertise and database optimisation knowledge
- Hands-on experience with AWS technologies including S3, Glue, Lambda, and EC2
- Strong understanding of data warehousing and data modelling principles
- Experience with Snowflake and modern cloud data platforms
- Python development skills
- Experience with workflow orchestration tools such as Airflow
- Knowledge of streaming technologies and real-time data processing
- Experience implementing CI/CD and engineering best practices
What They Offer
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Hybrid working arrangement in London
- Opportunity to lead a strategic cloud transformation
- Significant influence across data and technology initiatives
- Leadership and career progression opportunities
- Collaborative and innovation-focused environment
How to Apply
Apply now to discuss this Data Engineering Manager opportunity in confidence.
Data Engineering Manager in London employer: Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment Careers
As a leading consumer retail organisation based in London, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that champions innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through tailored development programmes and the opportunity to lead transformative digital initiatives, all while enjoying a competitive salary and bonus structure. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that values your contributions and empowers you to drive meaningful change in a rapidly evolving market.
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