Data Engineering Manager

Ignite Digital; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital transformation company in the UK is seeking a Data Engineering Manager. You will lead a team to implement cloud-based data solutions, focusing on Snowflake and driving a data strategy in the financial services sector. This role offers hybrid working, a competitive salary, up to 20% bonus, and a 10% pension. Join an innovative team and make a significant impact in a high-growth organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Up to 20% bonus

10% pension

Hybrid flexibility

Qualifications

• Strong proven experience in a senior data engineering role, leading technical teams.
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Background in data architecture, warehousing, and ETL processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of data engineers while providing hands-on technical leadership.
• Oversee the end-to-end development of scalable, efficient, and secure data pipelines.
• Manage and optimize the migration to a Snowflake data platform.
• Drive cloud migration and data transformation initiatives.

Skills

Snowflake

Informatica

SQL

Python

Cloud-based data solutions

Job description

Job Title

Data Engineering Manager Financial Services | Cloud | Snowflake

Head of Data Engineering / Lead Data Engineer

Flexible Hybrid working | Competitive Salary & Benefits

Overview

Are you an experienced Data Engineering Leader looking for a strategic role in a high-growth, data-driven organization?

We are seeking a Senior Data Engineering Manager to lead a transformative data strategy within a well-established company in the financial services sector. Reporting to the Chief Data Officer, you will drive the design, development, and implementation of cutting‑edge cloud‑based data solutions, overseeing a team of skilled engineers.

Why Join Us?

• Lead a greenfield Snowflake implementation, transforming on‑premises systems to a modern cloud‑based architecture.
• Shape data strategy and best practices, influencing business‑critical decision‑making.
• Work with the latest data engineering technologies in a dynamic and forward‑thinking environment.
• Enjoy a highly competitive salary, up to 20% bonus, and a 10% pension.
• Hybrid flexibility – only 2-3 days per month on‑site in Milton Keynes.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and develop a team of data engineers while providing hands‑on technical leadership, fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Oversee the end‑to‑end development of scalable, efficient, and secure data pipelines.
• Manage and optimise the migration to a Snowflake data platform, ensuring high performance and data integrity.
• Develop and enforce data governance and compliance best practices.
• Drive cloud migration and data transformation initiatives, ensuring a seamless transition from legacy systems.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong proven experience in a senior data engineering role, leading technical teams.
• Strong expertise in Snowflake, Informatica, SQL, Python, and cloud‑based data solutions.
• Background in data architecture, warehousing, and ETL processes.
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Financial services or regulated industry experience (desirable but not essential).

Benefits

• Lead a greenfield Snowflake implementation, transforming on‑premises systems to a modern cloud‑based architecture.
• Shape data strategy and best practices, influencing business‑critical decision‑making.
• Work with the latest data engineering technologies in a dynamic and forward‑thinking environment.
• Enjoy a highly competitive salary, up to 20% bonus, generous car allowance and a 10% pension.
• Flexible hybrid flexibility.

How to Apply

If you are a forward‑thinking data leader looking for an exciting challenge, apply now and be part of a cutting‑edge data transformation journey!