Manager, Data Engineering

JOB SUMMARY
Our client is seeking a Data Engineering Manager who will lead and collaborate with a team of skilled engineers. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining our cutting-edge, multi-channel media optimization platform. Join us in transforming business objectives into comprehensive solutions, encompassing diverse data sources, efficient ETL applications, integrated schema designs, and effective data access patterns. Are you ready to take on the challenge of working for a company that remains at the forefront of the digital marketing industry, constantly disrupting it with its technology and innovative approach?

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We foster a cross-functional team where individuals can contribute their expertise while also learning from others. As the Manager of Data Engineering, your duties will include:

• Leading the software delivery team for the development of next-generation products, actively participating in the production codebase, and providing ongoing support and maintenance.
• Overseeing the technical development process, from concept to release and ongoing support.
• Ensuring the fast, resilient, and scalable technical infrastructure strategy, configuration, and management of our products by offering technical guidance, direction, and hands-on management to team members.
• Advocating for technical exploration and collaboration with product managers, scrum masters, project managers, engineers, testers, and designers throughout the product lifecycle.
• Staying updated on the latest innovative trends in software development, web technologies, and data software products.
• Leading the growth of our expanding data team through mentoring and training, while maintaining high-quality performance standards.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent professional experience.
• Previous experience in agile/scrum environments.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant professional experience in a similar position.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in software architecture, design, and development.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Demonstrates intelligence, quick learning ability, and a sense of urgency in completing tasks.
• Pragmatic mindset that prioritizes stability, reliability, and maintainability over shiny new technologies.
• Passionate about technology, ideally engaged in personal projects outside of work.
• Extensive practical experience in developing real products at a large scale.
• Previous hands-on experience with some or all of our technology stack, which includes:
  • Python
  • PySpark for Spark
  • AWS Cloud services such as EMR, Lambda, EC2, Docker, S3, API Gateway, and DynamoDB.
  • Microsoft SQL Server.
• Possesses a positive and professional attitude as part of our Innovation team, contributing to our growth as a leading company in the industry.