Data Engineering Manager

Role: Data Engineering Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Location: London, UK

Ready to utilize your engineering management experience to lead a team of talented data engineers and drive innovative solutions on cutting-edge platforms like Azure and Snowflake?

Are you passionate about building scalable data infrastructure and eager to take on an exciting opportunity as a Data Engineering Manager in London?

Join us as a Data Engineering Manager and make a meaningful impact on our data-driven journey.

Careers at TCS: It means more

TCS is a purpose-led transformation company, built on belief. We do not just help businesses to transform through technology. We support them in making a meaningful difference to the people and communities they serve - our clients include some of the biggest brands in the UK and worldwide. For you, it means more to make an impact that matters, through challenging projects which demand ambitious innovation and thought leadership.

Innovative Data Solutions: As a Data Engineering Manager, you will lead the charge in designing and implementing data architectures on Azure and Snowflake Platforms.

Leadership in Data Engineering: In this role, you will have the opportunity to mentor and develop a team of skilled data engineers. Your leadership will directly influence the success of large-scale data initiatives.

Impactful Data Projects: You will be at the forefront of delivering high-performance data solutions that support key business objectives, all while working in an environment that prioritizes cutting-edge technology and continuous improvement.

The Role

As a Data Engineering Manager, your role will have a significant impact on our retail industry operations. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as Azure, DBT and Snowflake, you will drive innovations that support large-scale analytics, optimize business processes, and deliver actionable insights. Your leadership will be pivotal in shaping our data strategy and ensuring we remain at the forefront of technological advancements in the industry.

Key responsibilities:

• Team Leadership and Development: Lead and mentor a team of data engineers, fostering a collaborative culture and driving excellence in data engineering practices.
• Stakeholder Management: Manage relationships with key stakeholders, understanding their data needs and ensuring that data engineering solutions align with business objectives and deliver value
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership in data engineering, driving best practices and innovative solutions to solve complex data challenges and enhance overall data infrastructure
• Data vault Model implementation: Implement flexible Data vault model in Snowflake to support large-scale analytics and business intelligence.
• Project Management: Oversee data engineering projects from inception to completion, including defining scope, managing timelines, and ensuring successful delivery within budget.
• ETL Pipeline Development: Develop, optimize, and maintain ETL pipelines to efficiently extract, transform, and load data from various sources, ensuring high data quality.
• Cloud Infrastructure and Data Integration: Lead the implementation of data solutions on cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, and Snowflake, integrating diverse data sources into unified systems.
• Data Governance and Compliance: Implement data governance practices, including data quality management, metadata management, and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Performance Optimisation: Monitor and optimize data processing workflows, ensuring efficient data operations and high performance.
• Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with Product Managers, analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver data solutions that align with business objectives and support strategic goals.

Your Profile

Key skills/knowledge/experience:

Advanced Data Engineering Skills: Proficiency in designing and managing ETL processes using DBT, Python, Terraform and Airflow

Expertise in Cloud Platforms: In-depth knowledge of Snowflake and Azure with experience in leveraging these platforms for scalable data solutions.

Data Architecture and Modelling: Strong background in implementing data architectures, including data warehousing solutions and Data vault modelling.

GitHub Skills and Experience: Proficiency in using GitHub for version control, code collaboration and managing data engineering projects

Agile Project Management and Leadership: Proven experience in managing data engineering projects, leading teams, and delivering results on time and within budget.

Data Governance and Compliance: Expertise in implementing data governance frameworks in Alation, including data quality management and compliance with industry regulations.

Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyse complex data requirements and troubleshoot issues to devise innovative solutions.

Effective Communication and Collaboration: Excellent communication skills for interacting with stakeholders, presenting technical concepts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Good to have:

• Knowledge of Data Visualization Tools: Experience with tools such as MicroStrategy / Power BI
• Terraform: Experience with Terraform and Terragrunt for infrastructure as code
• GenAI: Experience with Generative AI technologies

Rewards & Benefits

TCS is consistently voted a Top Employer in the UK and globally. Our competitive salary packages feature pension, health care, life assurance, laptop, phone, access to extensive training resources and discounts within the larger Tata network.

Diversity, Inclusion & Wellbeing

At TCS, we believe in building and sustaining a culture of equity and belonging where everyone can thrive. Our diversity motto is ‘Inclusion without Exception’.

You’ll find a welcoming culture and many internal volunteering and social networks to join. Our diversity, inclusion and social activities include LGBTQ+ and mental health networks, as well as health and wellness initiatives and sports events (we even sponsor the London Marathon).

We are open to all and treat applications equally, regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, age, sexual orientation, or beliefs.

If you are an applicant who needs an accommodation due to a disability to complete an employment application, or during any phase of the hiring process, please contact us at hariharan.s8@tcs.com with the subject line: “Disability Accommodation Request”.

Due to a high volume of applications, we will be unable to contact each applicant individually on the status of their application. If you have not received a direct response within 30 days, then it should be deemed unsuccessful on this occasion.

Application Process

1. Online application > 2. Technical assessment > 3. Technical discussion > 4. Managerial discussion > 5. HR discussion. (Tech graduate role – typically)

1. Online application > 2. Technical discussion > 3. Managerial discussion > 4. HR discussion (EP role – usually)

Join us and do more of what matters. Apply online now.