Data Engineer Manager

Summary

Join Ekimetrics UK as a Manager, Data Engineer in London! Lead large-scale digital transformations, building bespoke analytics solutions, and consulting on findings. You will be a technical expert and leader, working on multiple projects simultaneously with data scientists and engineers. Responsibilities include data engineering, people development, and business management/consulting. The ideal candidate possesses advanced technical skills and a strong interest in business strategy. Ekimetrics offers a competitive salary, bonus scheme, hybrid working, remote work options, generous leave, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• A Degree in Computer Science or a quantitative discipline such as Engineering, statistics, or applied mathematics from a leading academic institution is preferred
• 5+ years of experience in solution development as a data engineer in a business setting, preferably in a client-facing or consulting-oriented role
• Proficiency in Python, SQL and Spark is required
• Experience with Azure Cloud and Databricks. Experience with other cloud platforms is a plus
• Passion for data with extensive knowledge and experience in building ETL solutions
• Expertise in key technologies related to Data Management
• In-depth knowledge and experience in Data Analytics Architecture
• Understanding of Data Governance processes and platforms
• Experience with Data Ingestion and Transformation in data warehouses or data lakes
• Proficiency in Data Visualization tools and techniques (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable and efficient data pipelines and workflows
• Take ownership of the entire lifecycle of data engineering projects, including advisory, implementation, and review phases, with interactions ranging from technical teams to senior leadership
• Ensure the organization and quality of data engineering codebases and maintain robust data modelling practices. Collaborate with other senior engineers (Governance, DevOps, etc.) to establish best practices
• Deliver actionable, clear, and practical recommendations to foster strong adoption within client organizations and support Ekimetrics project leadership in achieving business goals
• Act as an internal technical leader and innovator, contributing to the development of advanced and tailored technical solutions for clients while championing engineering excellence
• Be a HR mentor responsible for contributing to the development of more junior team members, including upskilling them on software development
• Share projects and practices within the team and more generally within Ekimetrics, be an ambassador one of our values: Transmission
• Work in small teams, leading and coaching of anywhere from 2-10 Data science consultants or Data engineers
• Design and scope new projects, using the right analyses to answer client questions
• Participate in pre-sales of Ekimetrics projects
• Deliver with excellence – ensure high client satisfaction and make sure that issues are raised and resolved in a timely manner with no surprises
• Ensure the client's business case is achievable and Ekimetrics has the appropriate ability to influence promised outcomes
• Drive high client value and broaden relationships at the most senior levels with current and prospective clients and translate this into new business opportunities for Ekimetrics

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications in data-related fields e.g., Databricks or similar are a plus
• Experience with project management and familiarity with Agile methodologies is preferred
• A passion for joining a small team and a desire to help the business grow quickly
• Excellent communication skills – especially translating complex technical findings into insights and stories for stakeholders (internal and external)
• A demonstrated ability to develop new and long-lasting client relationships at senior levels across multiple industries and sectors
• An ability to work autonomously and be self-motivated
• A team-oriented and collaborative working style, both with clients and within Ekimetrics
• People management experience and demonstrated ability to develop younger talent and build a high performing team, (this doesn’t necessarily mean you have directly managed a team; this could relate to mentorship, project team management, etc.)

Benefits

• Competitive salary + Bonus Scheme
• Hybrid working (2 days a week in the office)
• Work remote anywhere up to 20 days a year
• 25 days annual leave (+ Bank Holidays and additional days for tenure)
• Private healthcare, life insurance, critical illness cover, and professional wellbeing support services
• Group pension scheme
• An emphasis on work-life-balance and a strong company culture
• Unique training programs and learning opportunities