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Data Engineering Manager

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West Yorkshire

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GBP 66,000 - 70,000

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Job summary

A leading UK logistics organization is seeking a Data Engineering Manager to combine hands-on development with technical leadership. This role involves guiding a team, developing key platforms, and aligning with strategic data goals. Excellent salary, bonus potential, and flexible working offered.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements
Up to 15% bonus potential
26 days holiday + bank holidays
Comprehensive pension scheme
Global remote work option
Career progression framework

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in data engineering with leadership experience.
  • Expert in Databricks and advanced Python development.
  • Strong SQL knowledge for nationwide operations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the technical direction of Databricks Data Platform.
  • Drive Python and SQL code development.
  • Mentor a distributed team of data engineers.

Skills

Leadership
Python
SQL
Data Engineering
Data Modelling

Tools

Databricks
Spark

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09.07.2025

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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.

You must have management/leadship experience to be considered for this role.

Data 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.

You must have management/leadship experience to be considered for this role.

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

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 .

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