Data Engineering Manager, London

Ekimetrics; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ekimetrics is seeking a Data Engineering Manager in London to lead their data engineering team. The role combines technical leadership, client engagement, and team building, requiring a background in data architecture and strong technical skills, primarily in Python and cloud technologies. Suitable candidates will have a degree in a quantitative field and at least 6 years of experience in relevant roles. The position offers a competitive salary plus performance bonuses, focusing on creating innovative solutions for leading brands.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Life & critical illness cover

Wellbeing support

Group pension scheme

Training budget and certifications

Global projects with international mobility

Strong work-life balance focus

Qualifications

• 6+ years in data engineering, architecture, or analytics solution development.
• Proficient in Python (required), with working knowledge of SQL and Spark.
• Experience in a client-facing or consulting environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable data architectures and pipelines.
• Lead technical delivery across multiple client engagements.
• Act as a technical advisor to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Data architecture

Data pipelines

Data lakes

Data governance

Python

SQL

Spark

Machine learning

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics or related field

Tools

Azure

Databricks

Airflow

dbt

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Data Engineering Manager, London

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £80,000–£90,000 + 20% Individual performance bonus + £5,000 corporate bonus

About Ekimetrics

Founded in 2006, Ekimetrics is a European leader in data science consultancy with 400+ Data Science and Engineering consultants across Paris, London, New York, Hong Kong and Shanghai. We help global businesses unlock growth through advanced analytics, Generative AI, and strategy – blending technology with sustainable business impact.

We deliver value across three core offerings:

· Marketing Effectiveness

· Customer Analytics

· Operational Excellence

Powered by our in-house R&D and proprietary solutions, our mission is to create measurable, sustainable performance for clients through data innovation.

About the Role

We're hiring a Data Engineering Manager to join our growing London office and lead our UK data engineering presence.

You’ll join our global Data Engineering & Architecture (DE&A) team and work at the intersection of consulting, strategy, and technology, combining technical delivery with deep business understanding. You’ll partner with leading brands to build scalable data platforms, leveraging cloud technologies and GenAI, while shaping the future of our team in the UK.

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

·Design and implement scalable data architectures and pipelines

·Work across cloud platforms (Azure, GCP, AWS) and orchestration tools (e.g. dbt, Airflow)

·Build AI-ready data infrastructure for analytics and data science use cases

·Lead technical delivery across multiple client engagements

Client Engagement & Strategy

·Act as a technical advisor and thought partner to senior stakeholders

·Present insights in business terms and co-create long-term data strategies

·Lead technical pre-sales and proposal development for new projects

Team Building & Collaboration

Recruit and mentor the UK data engineering team

Share best practices across Ekimetrics’ global DE&A teams

Support internal initiatives such as R&D and thought leadership

Requirements

Education & Experience

· Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, or a related quantitative field

· 6+ years in data engineering, architecture, or analytics solution development

· Strong experience in a client-facing or consulting environment

Technical Skills

· Proven experience in data architecture, data pipelines, data lakes, and DWH (on-premise and cloud)

· Proficient in Python (required), with working knowledge of SQL and Spark

· Hands-on with Azure and Databricks (GCP/AWS also valued)

· Skilled in data governance, ingestion/transformation, and metadata management

· Familiarity with tools like Airflow, dbt, Power BI, Tableau

· Exposure to machine learning or advanced analytics techniques

Strategic & Leadership Skills

· Ability to translate technical solutions into business value for senior stakeholders

· Team leadership, mentoring, and people development experience

· Excellent communicator and confident in high-stakes, multi-industry environments

· Bonus: Relevant certifications (e.g. Azure Data Engineer, Databricks)

Benefits

· £80–90k base + up to 20% bonus + £5k annual corporate bonus

· Hybrid model: 2 days/week in our central London office

· Work from anywhere up to 20 days/year

· 25 days holiday + bank holidays + tenure rewards

· Private healthcare, life & critical illness cover, wellbeing support

· Group pension scheme

· Training budget, certifications, and bespoke learning programs

· Global projects + opportunities for international mobility

· Fast-growing, entrepreneurial culture with real impact

· Regular socials, strong work-life balance focus and knowledge-sharing culture

At Ekimetrics, you'll build the future of data consulting—combining innovation, AI, and impact. You’ll work with a world-class team and make measurable contributions to some of the world’s leading brands.

Ready to build something meaningful? Apply today.

Our recruitment process

HR intro interview with a Talent Acquisition Specialist/Recruiter

Peer-to-peer interview

Case study interview

Final in-person interview with a member of the management team

Any questions, please get in touch with [e-mail]

At Ekimetrics, we believe our best assets are our people - they are what set us apart and drive our success. We share what we know with others, and, above all, we love what we do. These sentiments are supported by our company values which serve as pillars in our work and attitude.

Our Ekimetrics’ values: Curiosity, Creativity, Excellence, Transmission and Pleasure.

Ekimetrics is an equal opportunities employer committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, creed, religion, nationality, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military veteran status, current employment status, or any other legally protected categories, subject to applicable law.