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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Engineering Manager - **Company:** Anchor - **Location:** Bradford, UK - **Salary:** £85,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Microsoft Azure, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Data Integration, Data Security, DevOps, Enterprise Data Management, Azure Data Factory, Microsoft Fabric, Data Lakes, Data Management, Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Pipelines, Databricks - **Published:** July 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=905fa2508177a1b9 ## About the Role * Experience leading data engineering or technical teams within a complex organisation * Strong knowledge of modern data platforms, data integration and data governance principles * Experience working with Microsoft Azure technologies, including Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse and Microsoft Purview * Experience delivering data platforms, data lakes and automated data pipelines * Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences * Experience working in Agile and DevOps environments with a focus on continuous improvement. ## Description We're looking for an experienced Data Engineering Manager to lead our data engineering capability and help shape the future of Anchor's enterprise data platform. This is a key leadership role where you'll combine technical expertise with people management to deliver reliable, scalable and secure data solutions that enable reporting, analytics and innovation across the organisation. Working closely with colleagues across Technology and Change, you'll lead a high-performing team, drive engineering excellence and ensure our data platform supports current and future business needs. What you'll be doing * Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing data engineering team * Own the delivery, operation and continuous improvement of our enterprise data platform * Work closely with architects, developers, analysts and business stakeholders to deliver trusted, scalable data solutions * Drive engineering standards, data quality and modern development practices across the team * Oversee data pipelines, integrations and platform services, ensuring they are secure, reliable and aligned with business priorities * Manage operational performance, supplier relationships and continuous service improvement to deliver an excellent experience for colleagues across the business., * Mental health support * Flexible working options * Access to online GP appointments Finance * Pension plan - contribute between 4% and 8% and we'll match it or better * Quick and easy pension transfer service * Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance * Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more * Free Blue Light Card Career * Ongoing personal and professional development programme * Leadership Pathways online learning resources * Career progression and promotion opportunities To see our full range of benefits, check out our dedicated being well website Please follow the link or copy and paste https://anchorbeingwell.co.uk/ into your browser Celebrating diversity, celebrating you Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other. We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members. We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others. 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