Data Engineering Manager

Overview

Data Engineering Manager

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Virgin RedThis range is provided by Virgin Red. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay range

This is your chance to lead the charge in shaping the backbone of Virgin Red’s data capability. We’re looking for a passionate Data Engineering Manager to drive our technical vision, guide cross-functional teams, and power up the data platforms that keep our loyalty products and systems ticking.Responsibilities

Lead, grow and support a team of up to 15 engineers across multiple squads, blending strategic direction with hands-on guidance.Define and deliver a future-fit data engineering roadmap alongside our Principal Data Engineer.Drive quality and innovation across our data platform, warehouse and pipelines – ensuring scalability, security and sustainability.Keep engineering outcomes sharp and focused, balancing today’s delivery with tomorrow’s tech ambitions.Collaborate across Product, Commercial and Marketing teams, aligning data capabilities with business impact.Promote a culture of curiosity, inclusion and experimentation, with an eye on emerging AI opportunities.What you’ll need

Strong technical know-how, particularly in Python, SQL, modern data stacks (Snowflake, DBT, Spark, Airflow) and cloud platforms like AWS.Experience leading high-performing engineering teams with empathy and clarity.A knack for building scalable data solutions and making strategic tech decisions without losing sight of day-to-day pragmatism.Familiarity with CI/CD, DevOps, data governance and responsible AI practices.Experience leveraging AI tooling to accelerate and automate tasksExperience with Data Mesh practices is a plusConfidence in setting direction, managing ambiguity, and bringing people with you – from engineers to execs.Curiosity and courage to explore the new, while delivering the now.The extra details

Role type:

PermanentLocation:

London hub (approx. 1-2 days per week) and your home spaceSalary:

£105,000 - £123,000 plus bonus - We\''re putting our salaries out there for everyone to see - no smoke and mirrors, just honest numbers. We\''ll offer a salary that matches your skills, always aiming for room to grow.Working hours:

Full time - We embrace flexible working. Let us know what hours empower you to be at your best both professionally and personally, we’ll try to find a perfect match for you and us.Benefits:

Buckle up for an adventure with Virgin! Our benefits package isn’t just a list - it\''s your ticket to an extraordinary career and life. Imagine unlimited leave for your globe-trotting dreams, a "Screw it, let\''s do it" pot to enjoy being you, and a learning budget to fuel your curiosity. We\''ve got your back with top-notch health care, family support that goes the extra mile, and a pension plan to keep your future bright. From electric vehicles to flexible volunteering, we\''re not just offering a job - we\''re inviting you to join a community that celebrates your whole self.Seniority level

Mid-Senior levelEmployment type

Full-timeJob function

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