Data Engineering Manager
On-site•80,000 – 100,000 GBP
Location not specified
Tech Stack
PythonAzureDatabricks
Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
About the Position
Data Engineering Manager
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Salary: £80,000 to £100,000 GBP
Employment Type: Permanent
The Opportunity
We're working with a leading data consultancy who specialise in delivering modern, cloud-based data platforms across a broad range of industries. They partner closely with clients to design and deliver scalable, high-quality data solutions using cutting-edge Microsoft technologies.
This is an ideal role for a seasoned consultant who enjoys a blend of strategy, leadership, and hands-on engineering.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end delivery of complex data engineering solutions
- Design and implement modern data platforms, pipelines, data lakes, and warehouses
- Drive pre-sales activities, including solution design, estimations, and proposals
- Act as a technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) across Microsoft data technologies
- Mentor and develop high-performing engineering teams
- Work closely with senior stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable solutions
- Lead workshops, client presentations, and technical demonstrations
- Ensure best practices across governance, security, and data engineering standards
Requirements
- Strong background in data engineering within a consulting or client-facing environment
- Proven experience leading teams and delivering complex programmes
- Hands-on expertise with Spark, SQL, and cloud data platforms
- Experience designing and building data pipelines, warehouses, and lakes
- Strong understanding of ETL, data modelling, and cloud architectures
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Skills
- MS Fabric
- Databricks
- Azure
- Python
We Offer
- Exposure to high-impact, enterprise-scale data programmes
- Strong emphasis on career development and continuous learning
- Opportunity to shape strategy and influence technical direction
- Collaborative, high-performance culture with a focus on innovation
- Competitive salary and benefits package
About the Company
Our client is a leading data consultancy that partners closely with clients to design and deliver scalable, high-quality data solutions using cutting-edge Microsoft technologies.