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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.

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