Manager, Test Data Engineering Team

Live Nation Entertainment

. Lead and evolve a team of primarily QA-background engineers into a high-performing, engineering-driven function .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $128,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in building and enforcing data quality frameworks, automated validation processes, and scalable solutions for data integrity. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple roadmaps while driving adoption of best practices in data engineering.

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Data EngineeringTechnical LeadershipDatabricksAutomated Validation FrameworksData Quality Standards

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Hard Skills

PythonSQLSparkData Quality FrameworksAnomaly DetectionSynthetic Data GenerationData ProfilingRegression TestingData ObservabilityStreaming Architectures

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCollaborationExecution MindsetCross-Functional TeamworkStakeholder Management

Tools & Technologies

DatabricksGreat ExpectationsDeequSodaJIRA

Industry Keywords

Data QualityTest Data EngineeringAgile MethodologiesData ValidationBI Validation Applications

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSparkSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and evolve a team of primarily QA-background engineers into a high-performing, engineering-driven function
Design and build reusable data quality frameworks integrated into Databricks pipelines
Develop standardized validation libraries for schema checks, freshness, volume, and anomaly detection
Define and enforce data quality standards and “Definition of Done” across pipelines
Build scalable solutions for synthetic data generation and masking
Develop replay frameworks for validating pipeline changes against production scenarios
Create automated regression testing harnesses for batch and streaming pipelines
Establish monitoring, alerting, and SLA/SLO frameworks for data pipelines
Build tools to measure and track data quality, pipeline health, and reliability metrics
Enable proactive detection of data issues in production environments
Lead and grow a team of data quality engineers and test data engineers
Partner with Data Engineering, Product, and Analytics teams to embed quality practices
Drive adoption of frameworks and standards across global engineering pods
Define and execute a long-term roadmap for enterprise data quality
Prioritize initiatives across multiple stakeholders and global teams
Eliminate manual validation processes through automation and engineering best practices
Partner with internal stakeholders to define data validation requirements and establish reusable testing frameworks across the organization
Manage multiple roadmaps and shared-service backlogs supporting diverse engineering teams
Collaborate across North America, Europe, and Asia with globally distributed teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years in Data Engineering, Test Data Engineering, or related fields
2+ years in a technical leadership or management role
Strong experience with Databricks, Spark, distributed data systems, Python and SQL
Experience building automated validation or data quality frameworks
Hands-on experience with data observability or validation tools such as Great Expectations, Deequ, or Soda
Familiarity with streaming architectures and real-time validation
AI orchestration experience is a huge plus
Ability to automate synthetic data generation, data profiling, and pipeline regression testing
Understanding of anomaly detection and large-scale data validation patterns, such as hash/Merkle-based validation
Experience with major TDM tools for data profiling and sampling
Experience with JIRA and agile user story and acceptance criteria writing
Willingness to work with cross-functional teams across time zones and odd hours as necessary
Excellent analytical skills
Experience with user behavior data is a plus
Track record of successfully launching test data solutions or BI validation applications
Versatile, hands-on mindset with a bias for execution
Passion for live music and events is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits for you and your family
Health care concierge
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Free concert tickets
Generous paid time off, including paid holidays, sick time, and personal days
401(k) program with company match
Stock reimbursement program
New parent programs including caregiver leave and baby bonuses
Fertility, adoption, foster, or surrogacy support
Career and skill development programs with School of Live
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan repayment
Volunteer time off
Crowdfunding match
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
Reasonable religious accommodations