Data Engineering Manager

VIQU Limited; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

VIQU Limited is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to join a leading parcel delivery organization in the UK. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, focusing on innovative technologies in logistics. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in data engineering and lead a distributed team, driving the technical direction of the Databricks platform while implementing best practices in CI/CD.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Up to 15% bonus potential

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Work from anywhere for 90 days

Career progression framework

Discounts from major clients

Qualifications

• 8+ years in data engineering with leadership experience.
• Expert-level knowledge of Databricks.
• Advanced Python development for logistics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical direction of the Databricks Common Data Platform.
• Drive hands-on development with high-quality Python and SQL code.
• Mentor and coach a distributed team of data engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Python

SQL

Data Modeling

Databricks

Spark

Job description

We’re looking for an exceptional Lead Data Engineer to join one of the UK’s largest and most innovative parcel delivery organisations. This is a unique opportunity to combine technical leadership with hands-on development, working with cutting-edge technologies to shape the future of logistics.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the technical direction of our Databricks Common Data Platform
• Drive hands-on development with high-quality Python and SQL code
• Mentor and coach a distributed team of data engineers
• Champion CI/CD and automated testing best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align with Evri’s data strategy
• Maintain system resilience and accurate documentation
• Identify and implement cost optimisation strategies
• Establish data governance frameworks for secure data handling
• Support developer interviews and contribute to team growth
• Work closely with the Head of Data Engineering to align with strategic goals

Must-Have Experience:

• 8+ years in data engineering, including leadership experience
• Expert-level knowledge of the Databricks platform
• Advanced Python development for logistics and delivery optimisation
• Mastery of SQL for large-scale, nationwide operations
• Strong understanding of data modelling for parcel tracking systems
• Experience with both streaming and batch Spark workloads
• Proven ability to lead distributed teams in a hybrid environment

What We’re Offering:

• Flexible working arrangements and patterns
• Up to 15% bonus potential
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays (with buy/sell options)
• Work from anywhere globally for up to 90 days per year
• Career progression framework and development support
• Discounts from major clients and flexible benefits options

To discuss this exciting opportunity in more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no-obligation chat with your VIQU Consultant. You can also contact Aaron via aaron.chivertonviqu.co.uk.

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Created on 25/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom