VIQU IT

Job Vacancy Data Engineering Manager

Erewash

VIQU IT

Job position

Permanent
As soon as possible
£66k-70k
Erewash, England, United Kingdom
Published on 27/07/2025

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Data Engineering Manager



Leading UK Logistics Organisation


Hybrid Working | £66,000 - £70,000 + Bonus





We're looking for an exceptional Lead Data Engineer to join one of the UK's largest and most innovative parcel delivery organisations. This is a unique opportunity to combine technical leadership with hands-on development, working with cutting-edge technologies to shape the future of logistics.





You must have management/leadship experience to be considered for this role.





What You'll Do:





  • Lead the technical direction of our Databricks Common Data Platform




  • Drive hands-on development with high-quality Python and SQL code




  • Mentor and coach a distributed team of data engineers




  • Champion CI/CD and automated testing best practices




  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align with Evri's data strategy




  • Maintain system resilience and accurate documentation




  • Identify and implement cost optimisation strategies




  • Establish data governance frameworks for secure data handling




  • Support developer interviews and contribute to team growth




  • Work closely with the Head of Data Engineering to align with strategic goals






Must-Have Experience:





  • 8+ years in data engineering, including leadership experience




  • Expert-level knowledge of the Databricks platform




  • Advanced Python development for logistics and delivery optimisation




  • Mastery of SQL for large-scale, nationwide operations




  • Strong understanding of data modelling for parcel tracking systems




  • Experience with both streaming and batch Spark workloads




  • Proven ability to lead distributed teams in a hybrid environment






What We're Offering:





  • Flexible working arrangements and patterns




  • Up to 15% bonus potential




  • 26 days holiday + bank holidays (with buy/sell options)




  • Comprehensive pension scheme (3% employer contribution)




  • Work from anywhere globally for up to 90 days per year




  • Career progression framework and development support




  • Discounts from major clients and flexible benefits options






To discuss this exciting opportunity in more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no-obligation chat with your VIQU Consultant. You can also contact Aaron via 



Birmingham, United Kingdom
20 - 99 employees
Recruitment agency
At VIQU IT, we’re focused on bringing a knowledgeable and honest approach to IT recruitment, devoting ourselves to improving the quality of life for our candidates through excellent IT job opportunities, our clients with high-quality customer service, and our team through continual support and training. As an IT recruitment agency based in Birmingham and Southampton, our recruitment team works with everyone from global conglomerates to innovative SMEs, identifying high-quality IT contractors and permanent employees, in addition to providing consultancy services for IT project-based work.

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