Manager Software Engineering

Overview

Lead the UK&I Data Engineering function to drive cloud modernization, governance, and scalable data solutions that enable risk-based decision making. You will align cross-functional teams with product and security partners to deliver mission-critical data products. You will shape the technology strategy, balance delivery with long-term vision, and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. This role offers scope to influence data platforms, AI adoption, and regulatory compliance across a global organisation. You will work with stakeholders across the business to deliver impactful outcomes at scale.

Pay / Benefits

• country-specific benefits

Responsibilities

• Lead and support data engineers with clear priorities and consistent delivery
• Foster accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation
• Support career development, succession planning, talent acquisition, and workforce planning
• Promote knowledge sharing and engineering excellence across US and UK teams
• Oversee delivery of data products, ingestion pipelines, reporting solutions, and customer-facing capabilities
• Lead cloud migration and modernization initiatives using Azure, Databricks, and cloud-native services
• Ensure adherence to data governance, privacy, security, compliance, and regulatory requirements
• Partner with Product, Analytics, Architecture, Operations, and Business Leaders to deliver scalable technical solutions

Key requirements

• Experience in Data Engineering, Analytics Engineering, Data Platforms, or related technology disciplines
• Leadership experience managing technical teams
• Strong expertise in modern data engineering practices, data architecture, and large-scale data platforms
• Experience delivering cloud-based solutions, preferably using Azure technologies
• Strong understanding of data governance, privacy, security, compliance, and risk management requirements
• Experience leading strategic initiatives and complex cross-functional programs
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and organisational leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to balance delivery execution with long-term technology strategy

• strong communication
• stakeholder management
• organizational leadership
• Azure
• Databricks
• modern data architectures

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