Remote Lead Data Engineer Manager

Jobgether

3d•Remote

About The Position

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Manager, Data Engineering - REMOTE. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for overseeing a talented team of data engineers, guiding them through the intricacies of developing and managing data systems. You will engage closely with your team to streamline operational processes, enhance data quality, and ensure the reliability of our data pipelines. Your expertise will not only shape technical strategies but also foster a collaborative culture that empowers engineers to excel. Ultimately, your contributions will drive innovations that support client needs and advance organizational goals.

Requirements

5+ years of experience building and running data systems in production
1+ years of experience managing technical projects as an engineering lead and/or people manager
Comfort working across SQL and Python in modern distributed data platforms
Aptitude for designing and understanding data systems with varied layers of interdependency
Working knowledge of data security and governance standards
Exposure to data visualization tools such as Databricks AI/BI, PowerBI, Tableau, etc.

Responsibilities

Lead a group of engineers focused on rapidly developing, scaling, and supporting data products for consumption by clients and business stakeholders
Be actively engaged in problem-solving and solution design
Own data engineering delivery outcomes (timelines, tradeoffs)
Simplify existing pipelines and architectures where complexity or fragmentation has crept in
Define and incorporate best practices to uphold quality, reliability, and operational sanity
Partner with business and engineering stakeholders to understand needs, align priorities, and translate them into shipped solutions
Foster a proactive, can-do, and execution-oriented culture