At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and mentor a team while building scalable data pipelines on Databricks.
- Company: Fast-paced tech company with a collaborative culture in central London/Guildford.
- Benefits: Free onsite restaurant, gym, and strong investment in your development.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and innovation.
- Why this job: Shape the future of data architecture and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience with Databricks, Python, and mentoring junior engineers.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
Are you a hands-on Data Engineering leader who loves building high impact data platforms while mentoring and growing teams? We’re hiring a Data Engineering Manager to join a fast moving, product focused environment where collaboration is high, decisions are quick, and your work will directly shape real products used by the business.
This is a true player coach position, roughly 50% hands on engineering and 50% team leadership. You’ll lead a small but growing team of Data Engineers (currently 5, mostly junior), helping them mature technically while remaining deeply involved in building and optimising modern data pipelines on Databricks. The team works in a highly collaborative office environment, enabling rapid delivery and close cross functional teamwork.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading and mentoring a team of Data Engineers
- Designing and building scalable data pipelines in Databricks
- Remaining hands on with Python/PySpark development
- Working closely with product, frontend, and backend teams
- Integrating multiple data sources, including APIs
- Driving best practice across the data platform
- Helping shape the future data architecture
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- Strong commercial experience with Databricks
- Advanced Python and PySpark
- Solid SQL skills
- Experience building production data pipelines
- Experience working with API based data ingestion
- Familiarity with Azure storage connectivity
- Prior technical leadership or mentoring experience
Nice to have:
- Experience with Dynamics integrations
- Background in product or startup environments
- Broader Azure ecosystem exposure
Working Pattern
Predominantly onsite role. This is an onsite role with some days at their offices in central London/Guildford. Fast paced, highly collaborative office culture.
Why Join?
- High impact role in a growing data function
- Strong investment in people and development
- Free onsite restaurant (breakfast, lunch & snacks)
- Fully equipped onsite gym
- Collaborative, delivery focused culture
- Opportunity to shape and scale a modern Databricks platform
If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity please apply today and I will be in touch!
Data Engineering Manager in Slough employer: Primus Connect
Join a dynamic and innovative company that prioritises collaboration and employee growth, making it an excellent employer for a Data Engineering Manager. With a strong focus on mentorship, you will have the opportunity to lead a growing team while working in a vibrant office environment in central London/Guildford, complete with a free onsite restaurant and gym. This role not only allows you to shape impactful data platforms but also fosters a culture of rapid delivery and teamwork, ensuring your contributions are valued and recognised.
