Sr. EM Data Engineering

G-P; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to provide technical leadership and manage a team of Data Engineers. The successful candidate will own the strategic direction of the Data Platform and drive delivery excellence. Requires a strong technical foundation, experience in data architectures, and exceptional communication skills. Join a diverse and inclusive culture focused on innovation and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading geographically distributed engineering teams.
• Strong technical foundation with hands-on experience in modern data architectures.
• Proficiency in SQL and relational database technologies.
• In-depth understanding of ETL processes and data integration strategies.
• Familiarity with commercial data platforms like Databricks or Snowflake.
• Knowledge of data governance and cataloging solutions.
• Deep understanding of data quality processes.
• Understanding of machine learning and AI workloads.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Own the strategic direction and execution of initiatives across the Data Platform.
• Lead and grow high-performing engineering teams.
• Partner cross-functionally with product managers and stakeholders.
• Drive delivery excellence by removing blockers and ensuring progress.
• Ensure adoption of platform standards and best practices.
• Contribute to strategic planning and data platform roadmap.
• Champion agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Mentor and develop engineering talent.
• Challenge the Data Platform Quality and Performance.

Skills

Leading geographically distributed engineering teams

Technical foundation in data architectures

Hands-on programming in Python

Proficiency in SQL

Understanding of ETL processes

Familiarity with data platforms

Knowledge of data governance solutions

Deep understanding of data quality

Understanding of machine learning workloads

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Exceptional communication skills

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Job description

About the position

As a Senior Engineering Manager at Globalization Partners, you will be responsible for both technical leadership and people management. This includes contributing to architectural discussions, decisions, and execution, as well as managing and developing a team of Data Engineers (of different experience levels).

What you can expect to do

• Own the strategic direction and execution of initiatives across our Data Platform, aligning technical vision with business goals. Guide teams through architectural decisions, delivery planning, and execution of complex programs that advance our platform capabilities.
• Lead and grow high-performing engineering teams responsible for the full data and analytics stack—from ingestion (ETL and Streaming) through transformation, storage, and consumption—ensuring quality, reliability, and performance at scale.
• Partner cross-functionally with product managers, architects, engineering leaders, and stakeholders from Cloud Engineering and other business domains to shape product and platform capabilities, translating business needs into actionable engineering plans.
• Drive delivery excellence by setting clear expectations, removing blockers, and ensuring engineering teams are progressing efficiently towards milestones while maintaining technical integrity.
• Ensure adoption and consistency of platform standards and best practices, including shared components, reusable libraries, and scalable data patterns.
• Support technical leadership across teams by fostering a strong culture of engineering excellence, security, and operational efficiency. Guide technical leads in maintaining high standards in architecture, development, and testing.
• Contribute to strategic planning, including the evolution of the data platform roadmap, migration strategies, and long-term technology investments aligned with company goals.
• Champion agile methodologies and DevOps practices, driving continuous improvement in team collaboration, delivery cycles, and operational maturity.
• Mentor and develop engineering talent, creating an environment where individuals can thrive through coaching, feedback, and growth opportunities. Promote a culture of innovation, accountability, and psychological safety.
• Challenge the Data Platform Quality and Performance by building and monitoring quality KPI and building a quality-first culture.

What we are looking for

• Proven experience leading geographically distributed engineering teams in the design and delivery of complex data and analytics platforms.
• Strong technical foundation with hands-on experience in modern data architectures, handling structured and unstructured data, and programming in Python—capable of guiding teams and reviewing design and code at a high level when necessary.
• Proficiency in SQL and relational database technologies, with the ability to guide data modeling and performance optimization discussions.
• In-depth understanding of ETL processes and data integration strategies, with practical experience overseeing data ingestion (batch and streaming), transformation, and quality assurance initiatives.
• Familiarity with commercial data platforms (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake) and cloud-native data warehouses (e.g., Redshift, BigQuery), including trade-offs and best practices in enterprise environments.
• Working knowledge of data governance and cataloging solutions, such as Atlan, Alation, Informatica, or Collibra, and experience supporting enterprise data stewardship efforts.
• Deep understanding of data quality, experience in building quality processes, and usage of tools like Monte Carlo.
• Understanding of machine learning and AI workloads, including the orchestration of data pipelines for model training and deployment in both batch and streaming contexts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive root-cause analysis, evaluate architectural trade-offs, and support decision-making in ambiguous or fast-changing environments.
• Exceptional communication skills, with a track record of clear and effective collaboration across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field; advanced degrees or equivalent professional experience are a plus.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants who meet the inherent requirements for the position. Please note that background checks are required, and this may include criminal record checks.

G-P. Global Made Possible.

G-P is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to building and maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that celebrates authenticity. We prohibit discrimination and harassment against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

G-P also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation due to a disability during the interview process, please contact us at [e-mail].