Data Engineering Manager

Data Engineering Manager Location: Leeds (Mostly Remote – 1 Day On-Site) Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum Are you an experienced Senior Data Engineer ready to step into a leadership role? We're looking for a Lead Data Engineer to join our team based in Leeds, working mostly remotely with just one day on-site per week. You'll lead the design and delivery of scalable, cloud-based data solutions using Databricks, Python, and SQL, while mentoring a team and driving engineering best practices. About You You might currently be a Senior Data Engineer ready to grow your leadership skills. You're passionate about building robust, efficient data pipelines and shaping cloud data architecture in an agile environment. Key Responsibilities Lead development of data pipelines and solutions using Databricks, Python, and SQL Design and maintain data models supporting analytics and business intelligence Build and optimise ELT/ETL processes on AWS or Azure Collaborate closely with analysts, architects, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality data products Champion best practices in testing, CI/CD, version control, and infrastructure as code Mentor and support your team, taking ownership of technical delivery and decisions Drive continuous improvements in platform performance, cost, and reliability Key Requirements Hands-on experience with Databricks or similar data engineering platforms Strong Python and SQL skills in data engineering contexts Expertise in data modelling and building analytics-ready datasets Experience with AWS or Azure cloud data services Proven leadership or mentorship experience Excellent communication and stakeholder management Agile delivery and DevOps tooling knowledge Desirable Experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation) Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and orchestration tools Knowledge of data governance and quality controls Experience in regulated or large-scale environments