Software Manager – Data Engineering

Job Description

Lead and support engineering teams working on modern data pipelines and data platform solutions. Provide technical direction and help shape architecture, delivery, and execution within data-focused initiatives. Partner with engineers, architects, analysts, product owners, and business stakeholders to align technical delivery with business goals. Drive planning, prioritization, and execution across projects, ensuring predictable delivery and high-quality outcomes. Foster strong engineering practices, including code quality, testing, scalability, and operational excellence. Support the adoption of software engineering best practices in data-focused environments. Coach and mentor team members, helping them grow technically and professionally. Contribute to building a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team culture. Help ensure data solutions are reliable, scalable, and ready for analytics and business consumption. Support initiatives that enable reporting, analytics, and data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications

1. Strong experience in software development, ideally in backend or full-stack environments with Python or another backend-oriented programming language. 2. Experience leading engineering teams, technical workstreams, or cross-functional initiatives. 3. Good working knowledge of SQL. 4. Exposure to cloud platforms or modern data ecosystems. 5. Familiarity with APIs, integrations, or data-related workflows. 6. Exposure to concepts such as ETL/ELT, orchestration, or large-scale data processing. 7. Ability to evaluate technical trade-offs and guide teams toward scalable solutions.