Manager, Engineering

NICE; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the Philippines is seeking an experienced Manager, Engineering to lead a globally distributed DataOps team responsible for optimizing data pipelines and managing database operations. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills in SQL, Kafka, and AWS, along with experience in leading remote teams. This role offers a hybrid work model, combining office and remote work for maximum flexibility.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing and leading remote teams across multiple time zones.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and database management.
• Expertise in real‑time data processing technologies such as Kafka and Flink.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a distributed DataOps team.
• Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of scalable data pipelines.
• Manage and optimize database operations.
• Implement and maintain real-time data processing workflows.
• Collaborate with engineering, analytics, and business teams.

Skills

SQL

Remote team management

Kafka

Flink

Airflow

AWS

Database management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

5+ years of experience in DataOps or Data Engineering

Job description

At NiCE, we don’t limit our challenges. We challenge our limits. Always. We’re ambitious. We’re game changers. And we play to win. We set the highest standards and execute beyond them. And if you’re like us, we can offer you the ultimate career opportunity that will light a fire within you.

So, what’s the role all about?

We are seeking an experienced Manager, Engineering to lead a globally distributed team responsible for optimizing and managing data pipelines, real‑time data processing, and database operations. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in SQL, databases, Kafka, Flink, Airflow, and AWS, along with experience in managing remote teams across multiple time zones.

How will you make an impact?

• Lead and mentor a distributed DataOps team, ensuring high performance and collaboration across different regions.
• Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of scalable data pipelines and streaming applications.
• Manage and optimize database operations, ensuring data integrity, performance, and security.
• Implement and maintain real-time data processing workflows using Kafka and Flink.
• Collaborate with engineering, analytics, and business teams to ensure seamless data flow and accessibility.
• Develop and enforce best practices for data governance, monitoring, and observability.
• Drive automation and efficiency improvements in DataOps processes.
• Ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of data infrastructure.
• Manage project timelines, resource allocation, and stakeholder expectations.

Have you got what it takes?

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, OR 5+ years of experience in DataOps, Data Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience managing and leading remote teams across multiple time zones.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and database management (e.g., Snowflake, SQL, NoSQL databases).
• Expertise in real‑time data processing technologies such as Kafka and Flink.
• Experience with Airflow for workflow orchestration.
• Experience with cloud‑based data platforms, particularly AWS.
• Familiarity with infrastructure‑as‑code and automation tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast‑paced, globally distributed environment.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines for data workflows.
• Understanding of data security and compliance best practices.

What’s in it for you?

Join an ever‑growing, market disrupting, global company where the teams – comprised of the best of the best – work in a fast‑paced, collaborative, and creative environment! As the market leader, every day at NICE is a chance to learn and grow, and there are endless internal career opportunities across multiple roles, disciplines, domains, and locations. If you are passionate, innovative, and excited to constantly raise the bar, you may just be our next NICEr!

Enjoy NICE‑FLEX

At NICE, we work according to the NICE‑FLEX hybrid model, which enables maximum flexibility: 2 days working from the office and 3 days of remote work, each week. Naturally, office days focus on face‑to‑face meetings, where teamwork and collaborative thinking generate innovation, new ideas, and a vibrant, interactive atmosphere.

Requisition ID: 10613 Reporting into: Manager, Network Operations Role Type: Individual Contributor

NiCE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, neurotype, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other category protected by law.