Data Engineer Manager
The Data Engineering Manager role is responsible for leading the data engineering team within a leading housing association. This position combines strategic leadership with technical expertise to develop and oversee the organisation’s data capabilities, ensuring best practices and effective governance frameworks are in place.
About the Organisation
The organisation is a housing association committed to delivering essential services and improving outcomes for residents through data-driven decisions.
Role Overview
The Data Engineering Manager will oversee a growing team of Data Engineers, shaping its structure, capability, and future direction. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders to promote data as a strategic asset, improving data quality, reliability, and accessibility. Success involves developing a strategic roadmap, establishing governance standards, and balancing operational delivery with long-term planning. The position entails approximately 20-30% hands-on work, with the remainder focused on leadership, strategy, and stakeholder engagement. The role operates within an Azure environment, with technologies including Databricks and Python.
Key Skills & Experience
- Lead and mentor a team of Data Engineers
- Define and implement data governance frameworks, policies, and standards
- Develop and deliver a roadmap of data initiatives and projects
- Establish best practice across data engineering and data management
- Collaborate with senior stakeholders to communicate the value of data
- Drive improvements in data quality, reliability, and accessibility
- Support and evolve an Azure data platform using Databricks and Python
Nice to Have
- Experience working in the Bradford area
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop the data engineering team
- Define and implement data governance frameworks and standards
- Establish best practices for data engineering and management
- Develop and execute a strategic data project roadmap
- Collaborate with stakeholders to demonstrate data value
- Improve data quality, reliability, and accessibility
- Support the Azure data platform and balance operational and strategic priorities
Requirements
- Right to work in the UK
- Experience leading Data Engineering teams
- Knowledge of Azure-based data platforms, Databricks, and Python
- Proven track record in establishing governance and operational standards
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to translate technical concepts into business value
- Available for an initial 2-week period starting 21/07/2026
- Based on-site in Bradford with hybrid working arrangements
If you have the relevant skills and experience, please apply with an updated CV.
