Engineering Manager - Data

Engineering Manager - Data The hourly rate is £102 Inside IR35 Umbrella - £765 Inside IR35 per day, 6 months contract – 37.5 hours per week – 2 days per week in the Manchester office for meetings More handoff. Pipelines of data, understanding core software engineering. History with Java, Sox controls, complex data, understanding SAP. Fantastic communication skills, work with TPM to plan. Join a visionary team leading the future of data platform innovation! As an Engineering Manager - Data, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our data infrastructure, guiding high-performing teams, and ensuring the delivery of scalable, reliable, and secure data solutions. This is an exciting opportunity for proactive leaders passionate about data engineering to impact our organization’s strategic growth and technological excellence. What You'll Do: Lead and inspire a diverse team of engineers responsible for building and evolving our integration platform with SAP S/4HANA during a major migration from legacy systems.Collaborate closely with Product, Architecture, Security, and Compliance teams to align platform development with strategic objectives and regulatory standards such as SOX and GDPR.Drive architectural decisions, ensuring technical credibility and fostering a culture of innovation, ownership, and continuous learning.Oversee large-scale data processing, workflow management, and system modernisation efforts, embedding agile practices and quality standards.Partner with stakeholders to shape roadmaps, operational plans, and technological advancements that propel our data capabilities forward.Required Skills: 2+ years of formal engineering management experience leading teams in data or software engineering.10+ years of relevant backend development experience, with deep expertise in data processing and platform architecture.Proven success in modernising legacy systems and managing large replatforming projects.Strong communication skills with the ability to navigate complex people and technical issues.Experience with cloud technologies, especially AWS, and an understanding of highly regulated environments such as SOX and GDPR.Nice to Have Skills: Experience working with SAP S/4HANA or similar ERP systems.Knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance frameworks in cloud environments.Certifications related to cloud computing or data management.Preferred Education & Experience: Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.10+ years of professional experience in backend data engineering and system architecture.Other Requirements: Ability to travel occasionally for team collaboration or stakeholder meetings.Commitment to fostering an inclusive, collaborative work environment.Bring your leadership and technical expertise to a transformative role — collaborate with passionate professionals, drive impactful projects, and help shape the future of data technology. Apply now and be a part of our innovative journey!