Data Engineering Manager - Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment : Job Details

Role: Data Engineering ManagerLocation: Brighton (Hybrid - 1 day per week in-office)Salary: £90,000

An innovative, product-led tech company is hiring a Data Engineering Manager to lead a growing data function at the centre of a cutting-edge AI transformation. You'll be managing a team of three Engineers, working on a new intelligent recommendation engine that's set to redefine the online customer journey across telecoms - and beyond.

With recent investment and a new AI product now live with major global clients, this is a unique opportunity to join during an exciting scale-up phase and have real influence on architecture, systems, and product evolution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Line manage and mentor a team of 3 Data Engineers

• Own and support delivery across both legacy and new AI-driven products

• Collaborate with Data Science, Engineering, and Product teams to build real-time data pipelines and infrastructure

• Be hands-on when needed: supporting with code, architecture, and stakeholder requirements

• Help shape and scale a modern data stack, and act as a technical coach within the team

What You'll Be Working On:

• Building and supporting "Humara" - an intelligent, AI-driven virtual sales advisor that enables more human-like customer interactions on partner websites

• Enhancing real-time data capabilities to better understand and predict user behaviour

• Supporting a data function embedded within the tech team - directly influencing architecture and systems decisions

Tech Environment:

• AWS, Snowflake, Python, Airflow

• Docker, Fivetran, Looker

• Real-time streaming technologies are a bonus

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience managing or mentoring Engineers (either as a Lead or in a formal management role)

• Hands-on technical background in data engineering

• Comfortable working in fast-paced, product-led environments

• Real-time data experience or strong interest in streaming technologies

• Strong communication skills and stakeholder engagement

• Open to industry background - experience with user-facing or intelligent products is a bonus

Interview Process:

• 30-minute intro with Head of Data

• Technical task + walkthrough interview

• Culture & competency-based interview

• Final interview with CTO to discuss vision and future plans

Benefits Include:

• Private healthcare and life insurance

• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays + birthday off (rising to 30 days with tenure)

• Hybrid working - just one day per week in Brighton office

If you're a hands-on data leader looking to step into a product-focused, AI-driven environment - this is a brilliant opportunity to drive impact and grow a team. Apply now or send your CV to learn more.