Data Manager

Data Lead - GCP We are looking for an experienced Data Manager to lead a high-performing Data Engineering team building scalable data and reporting platforms used by global stakeholders. In this role, you will guide the development of high-throughput, database-centric applications that process and deliver critical operational data at scale.

Working within a cloud-first architecture on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), you will play a key role in designing and delivering modern data solutions using BigQuery and distributed systems.

You will lead a geographically distributed team and collaborate with stakeholders across the business to deliver reliable, high-performance data platforms that support a global client base.

This role is eligible for hybrid working in the North West or Midlands About the Team The Data Engineering team builds and maintains large-scale data systems designed for performance, reliability, and efficiency. Our platform includes:

Google Cloud Platform (GCP) architecture<br />BigQuery data warehousing<br />High-throughput distributed applications<br />Batch data processing pipelines<br />Integration with REST and SOAP APIs<br />Windows and web services<br />Web-based applications and reporting platforms As Lead Engineer, you will drive technical delivery while helping evolve the team’s cloud and data capabilities.

What You’ll Be Doing Leading and mentoring a geographically distributed Data Engineering team<br />Driving the development of cloud-based data and reporting solutions on GCP<br />Owning the delivery of scalable data platforms that support global operations<br />Supporting the adoption of AI tools and automation to enhance engineering workflows<br />Collaborating with stakeholders across multiple departments to prioritise and deliver projects<br />Managing technical risks, issues, and cross-team dependencies<br />Improving engineering practices, processes, and delivery efficiency<br />Ensuring high standards of system performance, scalability, and reliability Skills and Experience Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and BigQuery<br />Deep understanding of cloud architecture and distributed data systems<br />Commercial database development experience using SQL Server, T-SQL, BigQuery or GoogleSQL<br />Experience implementing data platforms, reporting systems, or large-scale data pipelines<br />Experience working with AI tools to improve development workflows<br />Experience designing and implementing cloud-native solutions<br />Experience working with large-scale global data platforms is advantageous