Head Of Data Engineering

Senior Data Engineering ManagerLocations:Milan, Turin, or Barcelona (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)Salary:up to €105,000 base + 15% Bonus + Local benefitsType:PermanentWe are partnering with a high-growth international digital product business looking for an establishedSenior Data Engineering Managerto drive a complete modernisation of their core Data Platform across European hubs.What you’ll be doing:Engineering Leadership:Direct people management of an international engineering team, transitioning from a contractor setup to a high-performing internal unit.Platform Evolution:Leading the roadmap for modern Data Lakehouse and Data Mesh pilots.Architecture & Governance:Building robust batch ingestion pipelines, medallion architecture, and enforcing top-tier observability.What we’re looking for:Leadership Tenure:5+ years in direct line management (10+ years total tech experience).Domain Focus:Core Data Engineering background (not BI/Analytics) within scale-up digital product or SaaS environments (no consulting background).Tech Stack:Python, SQL, Snowflake, AWS, Terraform, and Airflow.Eligibility:Must possess a valid EU work permit or citizenship

Leadership Tenure: 5+ years in direct line management (10+ years total tech experience). Domain Focus: Core Data Engineering background (not BI/Analytics) within scale-up digital product or SaaS environments (no consulting background). Tech Stack: Python, SQL, Snowflake, AWS, Terraform, and Airflow. Eligibility: Must possess a valid EU work permit or citizenship