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# DATA Engineering Manager

- **Company:** Ai-assisted
- **Location:** Andover, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Integration, Data Integrity, Data Warehousing, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Office, SQL Azure, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Sql Optimization, Data Analytics, Data Management, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** August 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/44522996/

## About the Role

Data Engineering Manager Azure SQL Python Team Leadership Hybrid Working 3 Days Office / 2 Days Remote Competitive Salary + Benefits We're partnering with a market-leading, highly regulated organisation to recruit a newly created Data Engineering Manager position. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on data engineering leader to take ownership of a growing data function, leading a team while remaining actively involved in technical delivery. Acting as the bridge between senior leadership and the data team, you'll be responsible for the data engineering roadmap, platform development, engineering standards, and delivery capability. This is a genuine player-coach role, with a roughly 60/40 split between hands-on engineering and leadership responsibilities. The Role Lead and develop a team of Data Engineers and Data Analysts Own the data engineering function, platform roadmap, and delivery priorities Design, build, and optimise data pipelines, integrations, and warehouse
solutions Drive best practice across SQL, Python, data modelling, and engineering standards Improve platform reliability, performance, and scalability Lead data quality, monitoring, and observability initiatives Work closely with senior stakeholders across the business to deliver data-driven outcomes Evaluate new tools, technologies, and future platform requirements Technology Microsoft Azure SQL Python Data Warehousing Data Integrations & Backend Engineering The business takes a pragmatic approach to technology and is increasingly leveraging AI-assisted development practices to accelerate delivery. About You Strong Data Engineering experience with ownership of data platforms or warehouses Advanced SQL and Python skills Experience working within Azure environments Previous team leadership or mentoring experience Strong understanding of data architecture, engineering best practices, and data quality Comfortable working with legacy source systems and improving data reliability Able to
communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders Why Apply? Newly created role with significant ownership and influence Opportunity to shape the future of the data platform and engineering function Strong mix of leadership and hands-on technical work Direct exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic decision-making Fast-paced environment with genuine investment in data and technology This role would suit a Lead Data Engineer, Principal Data Engineer, or hands-on Data Engineering Manager looking to make a significant impact within a growing organisation. TPBN1_UKTJ



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