Data Engineering Manager

ZipRecruiter; Redcar; Hybrid; GBP 66,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK logistics organisation is seeking a Data Engineering Manager to lead technical initiatives and development on their Databricks platform. This position offers a blend of leadership opportunities and hands-on project work, with flexible hybrid working arrangements and a competitive salary package including bonus potential and benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Up to 15% bonus potential

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Comprehensive pension scheme

Work from anywhere globally for up to 90 days per year

Qualifications

• 8+ years in data engineering, including leadership experience.
• Expert-level knowledge of the Databricks platform.
• Advanced Python development for logistics and delivery optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical direction of the Databricks Common Data Platform.
• Mentor and coach a distributed team of data engineers.
• Champion CI/CD and automated testing best practices.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data modelling

CI/CD

Data governance

Tools

Databricks

Spark

Job description

Job DescriptionData Engineering Manager

Leading UK Logistics Organisation
Hybrid Working | £66,000 - £70,000 + Bonus

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)
• Comprehensive pension scheme (3% employer contribution)
• 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

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