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Senior Data Engineering Manager
The Very Group. Lead multiple Data Engineering Managers, BI Engineering Managers and Lead Engineers across an organisation of around 40 engineers and analysts .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading large-scale data engineering organizations, driving cloud adoption, and delivering secure, reliable data products. Proven ability to build high-performing teams and translate business priorities into engineering outcomes.
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Data Engineering LeadershipAWS Cloud PlatformsData Platform DevelopmentStakeholder ManagementAgile Methodologies
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Hard Skills
Data EngineeringData PipelinesData ProductsTechnical Debt ManagementBusiness IntelligenceAnalytical EngineeringModern Engineering PracticesData Integration ToolingCloud-Based Data PlatformsMulti-Cloud Environments
Soft Skills
Team DevelopmentInfluencing SkillsStrategic ThinkingOperational DeliveryContinuous Improvement
Tools & Technologies
AWSTeradataFivetranPower BI
Certifications & Qualifications
Right to Work ChecksDBS Check
Industry Keywords
RetailECommerceFinancial ServicesData-Rich Organizations
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAWSCloud
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead multiple Data Engineering Managers, BI Engineering Managers and Lead Engineers across an organisation of around 40 engineers and analysts
- Create an environment where engineers and leaders can develop skills, progress careers and deliver strong outcomes
- Provide direction, remove obstacles and foster trust, accountability and continuous improvement
- Attract and retain top talent while building a diverse, engaged and high-performing engineering organisation
- Define the future data engineering strategy at Very
- Set technical direction with Architecture, Product and Technology leaders
- Drive modernisation, cloud adoption, data platform optimisation and technical debt management
- Accountable for delivering secure, reliable and scalable data products with business domains
- Champion engineering excellence and modern practices that improve quality, speed, resilience and operational performance
- Build stakeholder relationships across technology, product and business functions
- Translate business priorities into engineering outcomes and influence senior-level decisions
- Support the continued evolution of Very’s data ecosystem powering reporting, analytics, data science, personalisation and decision-making
Requirements
What you’ll need- Significant experience leading large-scale data engineering organisations within modern technology environments
- Experience with AWS, Teradata, Fivetran and Power BI
- Track record of building, developing and inspiring high-performing engineering teams
- Strong experience delivering data platforms, pipelines and products at scale
- Previous hands-on experience in Data Engineering
- Strong understanding of modern engineering practices
- Experience working within Agile, DevSecOps and product-led delivery environments
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery
- Strong stakeholder management skills and confidence influencing at senior levels
- Experience managing technical debt, engineering roadmaps and platform modernisation initiatives
- Experience with AWS and cloud-based data platforms
- Experience with Teradata, Fivetran and modern data integration tooling
- Business Intelligence and analytical engineering capabilities
- Experience in multi-cloud or complex enterprise data environments
- Experience in retail, eCommerce, financial services or similarly data-rich organisations
- Successful candidates must undertake credit, CIFAS, Right to Work checks and, where specifically required, a DBS check
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible, hybrid working model
- Inclusive culture and environment
- £10,000 flexible benefits allowance
- 30 days holiday + bank holidays
- LinkedIn Learning access
- Bonus potential (performance and business-related)
- Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk
- Matched pension up to 6%
- Reasonable adjustments for applying, interviewing, or performing the role
- Interview process can be held remotely
- Career development, coaching, mentoring and progression opportunities