Data Engineering Manager – London

Data Engineering Manager – London

London | Hybrid – Monday to Thursday in the office

£85,000–£95,000 depending on experience

Ref: J13147

A fast-growing AI SaaS company is looking for an experienced Data Engineering Manager to lead its Data Engineering function, strengthen delivery and develop a talented team.

This is a senior leadership opportunity with a clear path to Head of Data Engineering as you build your knowledge of the business, its products and customers.

You’ll lead a small team of Data Engineers, take ownership of delivery and work directly with external customers. Although primarily a leadership role, you’ll need the technical depth to review SQL and code, challenge technical decisions and provide guidance when required.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of Data Engineers.
• Own delivery, priorities and engineering standards.
• Manage customer relationships and translate requirements into practical solutions.
• Review SQL, code and technical approaches.
• Work closely with Product, AI and Engineering teams.
• Improve processes, quality and ways of working.
• Support the continued growth of the Data Engineering function.

What you’ll bring

• Experience leading or managing Data Engineering teams.
• Strong people management and mentoring skills.
• Excellent SQL knowledge, with Python and modern data platform experience.
• Experience delivering customer-facing data products or solutions.
• Confidence working with external customers and senior stakeholders.
• A decisive, commercially aware and delivery-focused approach.
• SaaS, product-led, start-up or scale-up experience would be beneficial.

If you’re ready to lead a Data Engineering function and progress towards a Head of role, apply today to find our more!

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