Data Engineering Manager

Victrex Manufacturing Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job description

At Victrex, we are dedicated to harnessing the power of data to drive innovation and deliver exceptional value. We are seeking a talented and experienced IT Data Engineering Manager to join our dynamic team and lead our data engineering efforts.

As Data Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for leading the data engineering team to design, build, and maintain scalable, high-performance data infrastructure and pipelines. This role ensures the availability, reliability, and security of data systems to support business intelligence, analytics, and data-driven decision-making. The Data Engineering Manager collaborates closely with data scientists, analysts, and process engineers to drive data strategy and best practices across the organisation.

Principal Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Manage and mentor a team of data engineers and analysts, ensuring effective collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable data pipelines using Microsoft Azure technologies (Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, Azure Data-bricks, etc.).
• Define and enforce best practices for data architecture, governance, and security across the organization.
• Develop and optimise ETL/ELT processes to support data analytics and AI-driven initiatives.
• Collaborate with data scientists and process engineers to integrate machine learning models into production environments.
• Ensure the performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency of data warehousing and lakehouse solutions.
• Assess and implement emerging AI/ML technologies to improve data processing capabilities.
• Engage with business stakeholders to understand data needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal data governance policies.
• Work closely with third-party suppliers and vendors who support data architecture initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical standards.

Attributes & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in data engineering and team management, preferably in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of data architecture, data modelling, ETL/ELT processes and data pipeline development.
• Competency with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, etc.).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Insightful problem-solving skills and strategic thinking abilities.
• Ability to drive innovative solutions to complex data challenges.
• A passion for staying updated with industry trends and emerging technologies.

Why Work With Us?

We offer a competitive starting salary ranging from £50,500 to £72,000 per annum, based on experience. Our benefits also include 29 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, and the possibility to purchase up to an additional two weeks of leave, a competitive pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 14%, annual bonus scheme, share options, and private medical insurance. Plus much more!

If you are ready to lead, innovate, and make a real difference with an industry leader, apply today to join the Victrex team. We value innovation, collaboration, and equity, and we are dedicated to nurturing an inclusive work environment.

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE.

At present, we are not accepting any candidates via a recruitment agency or third party.