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# Data Engineering Manager

- **Company:** Tilt Recruitment
- **Location:** Adlington, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computing Platforms, Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, Data Infrastructure, High-Level Architecture, Python (Programming Language), Azure Data Factory, Data Management, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines, Databricks
- **Published:** October 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/data-engineering-manager/50257744

## About the Role

taking their first step into a role of this scale. You may already be a Data Engineering Manager, or you could be a Lead Data Engineer, Technical Lead or Data Platform Lead who has led or mentored engineers and is ready for greater responsibility.You must be able to demonstrate:Hands-on experience with Azure Data LakeStrong practical experience with Databricks and SQLExperience using Python within a data engineering environmentData platform design and architecture experienceA track record of taking systems or platforms through transformationExperience delivering data platforms, rather than only maintaining established solutionsExperience leading, mentoring or providing technical direction to data engineersA good understanding of data pipelines and medallion architectureThe ability to move between high-level design and real-world technical deliveryThe confidence to work with a wide range of technical and non-technical stakeholdersExperience of formal line management
would be valuable, but it is not essential. What matters most is that you have already demonstrated technical leadership, supported the development of other engineers and are ready to take greater ownership of people, platforms and delivery.This is an opportunity to build on your technical credibility and progress into a broader leadership position, without losing the hands-on involvement that has made you successful.Ready to make a difference with your expertise? If this opportunity resonates with you, *hit the apply button* today and take the next step in your career with a forward-thinking organisation committed to positive global impact. At Tilt Recruitment, we're here to connect the right candidates with the right roles - let's find your perfect match.We also offer up to £500 for every successful referral, if you know someone who matches this skill set, please let us know.Tilt Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this
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## Description

PythonLead the transformation and migration of existing systems and data servicesTranslate the wider programme into practical workstreams covering migration, integration, governance, analytics and legacy retirementDesign scalable data platforms and contribute to key architectural decisionsRemain technically involved, providing guidance and resolving complex engineering challengesLead, mentor and develop data engineers, helping to improve capability and engineering standardsStrengthen approaches to pipelines, medallion architecture, data quality, lineage and governanceImprove version control, branching, pull requests, CI/CD and promotion across development, test and production environmentsHelp shape a resilient global support model, including coverage, escalation routes, recoverability and operational ownershipWork collaboratively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders across a complex international organisationWhat experience do you need?The organisation is open to candidates