Data Engineering Manager - Lead High-Impact Data Teams

Aviva; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonus

Private medical care

Hybrid work model

Office in Warsaw

Job summary

Aviva is hiring a Data Engineering Manager for the Services Excellence Centre in Warsaw, Poland. The role leads a team of data engineers and architects to deliver robust, scalable data solutions supporting Aviva's strategic initiatives across its data estate.

You will drive technical excellence, provide strategic direction, and foster continuous improvement in an Agile environment while collaborating with cross-functional, multinational teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing technical teams in data engineering or software development.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python and Spark.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and modern software engineering principles.
• Experience working in cross-functional, multinational teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of data engineers and architects delivering services to stakeholders in the UK.
• Provide strategic direction and hands-on technical guidance to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Foster team development through coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful execution.
• Drive adoption of modern data engineering practices, tools, and technologies.
• Promote a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous learning.

Skills

SQL

Python

Spark

CI/CD

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Aviva is hiring a Data Engineering Manager for the Services Excellence Centre in Warsaw, Poland. The role leads a team of data engineers and architects to deliver robust, scalable data solutions supporting Aviva's strategic initiatives across its data estate.

You will drive technical excellence, provide strategic direction, and foster continuous improvement in an Agile environment while collaborating with cross-functional, multinational teams.