Manager, Data Engineering

Sapient Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive workplace

Learning & development opportunities

Competitive compensation package

Work-life balance support

Health benefits for you and family

Paid leave and holidays

Wellness program

Job summary

Publicis Sapient in Houston, TX is seeking a Manager, Data Engineering to design and build the data foundation powering analytics, reporting, and AI initiatives across Trading, Finance, Operations, and Technology teams.

You will lead scalable data pipelines, collaborate with cross-functional partners, and guide cloud-based data platform projects, delivering impactful business outcomes while shaping the future of the data platform.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field.
• 8+ years of data engineering and related roles.
• Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale data platforms.
• Strong experience building scalable data pipelines and data integration frameworks.
• Experience with large-scale enterprise data environments and complex business systems.
• Strong data modeling and architecture expertise.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and build the data foundation powering analytics, operational reporting, and AI capabilities.
• Collaborate across Trading, Finance, Operations and Technology teams to deliver scalable data solutions.
• Lead data engineering projects and drive cloud-based data platform initiatives.
• Ensure data quality, governance, and accessibility across the organization.

Skills

Data engineering leadership

Enterprise data platforms

Cloud data pipelines

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Databricks

Azure Data Factory

Azure Synapse Analytics

Snowflake

Apache Spark

Delta Lake

Job description

As a Manager, Data Engineering, you will play a central role in designing and building the data foundation that powers enterprise analytics, operational reporting, and future AI-driven capabilities. Working across Trading, Finance, Operations, and Technology teams, you ll help deliver scalable solutions that connect complex business systems, improve data accessibility, and drive better business outcomes.

This is an opportunity to work on large-scale data engineering challenges, modern cloud technologies, and high-value business initiatives while helping shape the future of the organization s data platform.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Data Integration, Data Platform Development, or related technical roles.
• Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale data engineering solutions and cloud-based data platforms.
• Strong experience building scalable data pipelines and data integration frameworks.
• Experience working with large-scale enterprise data environments and complex business systems.
• Strong understanding of data modeling, data architecture, and modern data engineering practices.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Energy, Utilities, Oil & Gas, Commodity Trading, Financial Services, or other highly data-intensive industries.
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Databricks
  • Azure Data Factory
  • Azure Synapse Analytics
  • Snowflake
  • Apache Spark
  • Delta Lake
• Experience supporting Data Product, Data Mesh, or modern data platform initiatives.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and automated deployment frameworks.
• Experience integrating large-scale trading, market, operational, and financial systems.
• Experience working within Agile delivery organizations and cross-functional engineering teams.

Additional Information

Level: Manager

Compensation Range: Depending on Experience - $140,000 - $180,000

Benefits of Working Here

• An inclusive workplace that promotes diversity and collaboration.
• Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Flexibility to support work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family.
• Generous paid leave and holidays.
• Wellness program and employee assistance.

The range shown represents a grouping of relevant ranges currently in use at Publicis Sapient. Actual range for this position may differ, depending on location and specific skillset required for the work itself.

As part of our dedication to an inclusive and diverse workforce, Publicis Sapient is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail]