Data Engineering Manager

TL;DR

Data Engineering Manager: Leading a team to build a data platform that enhances business decision-making and customer experiences, with an accent on data trust and usability. Focus on shaping a decentralized data model and driving growth through technical innovation.

Location: London, UK

Company

hirify.global Group helps people hold onto life's moments by making personalised photo products.

What you will do

• Lead a team of data and analytics engineers to provide trustable and usable data.
• Coach team members to grow their careers and increase autonomy.
• Partner with product managers to define projects and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage recruitment to bring fresh perspectives into the engineering team.
• Oversee design decisions and manage the team budget.
• Help transition from legacy infrastructure into a phase of consolidation.

Requirements

• A solid track record of leading high-performance data engineering teams.
• Experience building platforms as a product using agile delivery methods.
• A background as a senior software or data engineer.
• Ability to navigate complex landscapes with competing business priorities.
• Skill in guiding teams through significant technical data decisions.
• Excellent communication skills that make complex topics simple for everyone.

Nice to have

• A degree in a STEM field like Computer Science or Mathematics.
• Knowledge of the ecommerce domain and its specific data needs.
• An understanding of different data architecture paradigms and how they apply to a business.

Culture & Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive environment.
• Putting people first and valuing diverse perspectives.
• Aiming for high standards in all we do.
• Taking initiative to find solutions.
• Always learning and trying new things.