Data Engineering Manager




Are you an experienced data engineering leader who enjoys building scalable data platforms, developing high performing teams and solving complex technical challenges?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Engineering Manager to join our global Data & Analytics team. In this hands-on leadership role, you'll be responsible for the design, delivery and ongoing development of our data platform, while leading and mentoring a growing team of data engineers.
Working across the business, you'll help shape our data strategy, drive engineering excellence, oversee the delivery of key data initiatives and support the adoption of emerging technologies, including AI. You'll combine technical expertise with people leadership to ensure our data platform remains secure, scalable and fit for the future.
If you would like to join an ambitious and forward thinking firm whose inclusive culture and values recognise that its people are fundamental to its success, we would love to hear from you.
Applications closing date: 21 November
About the role
In this role, you will:
Lead, mentor and develop a team of data engineers, supporting performance, career development and technical excellence
Own the delivery, performance and ongoing development of our data warehouse and data pipelines across our Microsoft Fabric environment
Design, build and support complex data integrations, transformation models and engineering solutions across multiple business systems
Establish and maintain engineering best practices, including source control, code review, automated testing and deployment processes
Ensure the platform remains reliable, secure, scalable and cost effective through monitoring, optimisation and capacity planning
Drive data quality, governance, access management and compliance with data protection requirements
Lead the adoption of AI enabled engineering practices and develop standards that support innovation while maintaining appropriate controls
Manage relationships with external technology partners and consultants, ensuring quality delivery and value for money
Act as a senior technical adviser to business stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into clear and practical solutions
Partner with the Data & Analytics Manager and wider business teams to support strategic initiatives, platform adoption and client facing data services
About you – essential requirements
Significant experience leading the design, delivery and ownership of enterprise data platforms, warehouses or large scale data engineering solutions
Proven experience leading, mentoring and developing technical teams within a data, technology or consultancy environment
Hands on expertise in SQL, dimensional modelling, data transformation and pipeline development
Experience with DBT or a comparable data transformation framework
Experience managing third party vendors, consultancy partners or outsourced technology providers
Exposure to delivering data products or services directly to external clients through APIs, integrations or data sharing solutions
Demonstrable experience working with Microsoft Fabric or comparable cloud based data platforms, together with strong engineering and deployment practices
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and influence senior stakeholders across a business
Practical experience applying AI technologies within engineering workflows and an understanding of the controls required for effective implementation
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. If you need this job description or the application form in an alternative format, or if you would like to discuss the recruitment process with our recruitment team, please email recruitment@mourant.com