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Data Engineering Manager, west yorkshire
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VIQU IT Recruitment
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Posted:
09.07.2025
Expiry Date:
23.08.2025
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Job Description:
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.
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 .
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