Engineering Manager - Data Platform

About the role

As an Engineering Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical strategy and leading the evolution of our Data Platform team. You will lead a team of talented data engineers, fostering their growth while driving innovation and excellence in a data-driven, collaborative environment.

What you'll do

• Oversee the technical vision for the data platform in alignment with our data strategy
• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Data Warehouse architecture, ensuring scalability, reliability, and efficiency
• Collaborate with data analytics and data science teams to understand their needs and integrate their feedback into the data platform strategy
• Lead initiatives to implement and refine data governance, data quality, and data security practices within the data platform
• Stay abreast of emerging trends in data engineering, big data technologies, and cloud data solutions to continually enhance the data platform
• Set and maintain high standards for development practices, code quality, and delivery excellence
• Lead and mentor a team of Data Engineers and Analytics Engineers fostering a culture of craftsmanship, attention to detail, and continuous improvement
• Build and lead a high-performing team, providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities
• Conduct regular performance reviews, providing constructive feedback, recognizing achievements, and identifying opportunities for growth
• Guide the team in setting and achieving clear goals, ensuring high-quality feature development and system reliability
• Implement efficient workflows and agile methodologies, fostering a culture of continuous improvement

What you'll need

• Proven experience as an Engineering Manager, ideally with previous hands-on software engineering experience and a background as a data engineer
• Experience managing and growing teams in fast-paced, dynamic environments
• Deep understanding of auction systems, marketplaces, or ride-hailing platforms, with a focus on driving tailored and attractive offers
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, ensuring alignment across cross-functional teams and active engagement in decision-making
• Decisive and confident in handling complex situations
• Passionate about fostering team growth, with a proven track record of mentoring and supporting individual development