At Victrex, we are dedicated to harnessing the power of data to drive innovation and deliver exceptional value. We are seeking a talented and experienced IT Data Engineering Manager to join our dynamic team and lead our data engineering efforts.
As Data Engineering Manager you will be responsible for leading the data engineering team to design, build, and maintain scalable, high-performance data infrastructure and pipelines. This role ensures the availability, reliability, and security of data systems to support business intelligence, analytics, and data-driven decision-making. The Data Engineering Manager collaborates closely with data scientists, analysts, and process engineers to drive data strategy and best practices across the organisation.
Principal Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Manage and mentor a team of data engineers and analysts, ensuring effective collaboration and knowledge sharing.
- Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable data pipelines using Microsoft Azure technologies (Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, Azure Data-bricks, etc.).
- Define and enforce best practices for data architecture, governance, and security across the organization.
- Develop and optimise ETL/ELT processes to support data analytics and AI-driven initiatives.
- Collaborate with data scientists and process engineers to integrate machine learning models into production environments.
- Ensure the performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency of data warehousing and lakehouse solutions.
- Assess and implement emerging AI/ML technologies to improve data processing capabilities.
- Engage with business stakeholders to understand data needs and translate them in-to technical solutions.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal data governance policies.
- Work closely with third-party suppliers and vendors who support data architecture initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical standards.
Attributes & Experience
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience in data engineering and team management, preferably in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Strong understanding of data architecture, data modelling, ETL/ELT processes and data pipeline development.
- Competency with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Kafka etc).
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Insightful problem-solving skills and strategic thinking abilities.
- Ability to drive innovative solutions to complex data challenges.
- A passion for staying updated with industry trends and emerging technologies.
Why Work With Us?
We offer a competitive starting salary ranging from £50,500 to £72,000 per annum, based on experience. Our benefits also include 29 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, and the possibility to purchase up to an additional two weeks of leave, a competitive pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 14%, annual bonus scheme, share options and private medical insurance. Plus much more!
If you are ready to lead, innovate, and make a real difference with an industry leader, apply today to join the Victrex team. We value innovation, collaboration, and equity, and we are dedicated to nurturing an inclusive work environment.
NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE.
At present, we are not accepting any candidates via a recruitment agency or third party.
About Victrex
Victrex is an innovative world leader in high-performance PEEK (Poly Ether Ether Ketone) and PAEK (Poly Aryl Ether Ketone) polymer solutions focusing on the strategic markets of automotive, aerospace, energy and industrial, electronics and medical. Every day, millions of people use products and applications containing our materials – from smartphones, aeroplanes and cars to energy operations and medical devices.
With over 40 years‘ experience, we are developing world leading solutions with PEEK and PAEK-based polymers and selected semi-finished and finished parts which enable environmental and societal benefit for our customers and our markets and drive value for our shareholders
Vision and culture
At Victrex, we have a clear purpose: to deliver transformational and sustainable solutions that address global material challenges.
Our core values of passion, innovation, and performance are at the heart of everything we do. We are a company that thrives on human-centred leadership, valuing curiosity, adaptability, and collaboration in a fast-paced, digitally enabled world. We believe in empowering individuals, rather than seeing barriers to progress.
We are looking for individuals who are comfortable working in an environment that values digital and AI-driven solutions, who see technology as an enabler rather than a challenge. At Victrex, we foster a culture of continuous learning, agility, and adaptability, where employees are encouraged to embrace new ways of working, leverage data-driven insights, and drive meaningful change.
As we continue to evolve, we need people who are not just contributors but change accelerators … individuals who champion innovation, and drive transformation with a growth mindset. Whether through digitalisation, process improvement, or human-centred leadership, our employees play a crucial role in shaping the future of our business.
Our leadership approach is built on empowerment, inclusion, and collaboration. We value people who lead with empathy and authenticity, fostering a workplace where diverse perspectives and ideas can thrive. We work hard to ensure that our teams are engaged, motivated, and equipped to navigate an ever-changing landscape.
Sustainability is core to our strategy. We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint while supporting society through our sustainable products and making a positive impact on our local communities. We are proud to be recognised as a ‘Disability Confident’ employer and to be voted as one of the best places to work by ‘The Sunday Times’ in 2024!
Our aim is to provide the support of accessibility and community within Victrex for everyone. So, if you need any help, advice or just want a confidential chat regarding any Diversity, Equity or Inclusion matters even before you apply to Victrex, then here is what you need to know:
The enabling support that Victrex prides itself on giving, starts from when anyone applies or wants to apply to join our team.
We are always here to help provide any ‘reasonable adjustments’ you may need during your application process. So please contact us to discuss your specific requirements in more depth.
We even have a dedicated email that anyone can use to reach out for help, advice, and a confidential chat......whatever you need to know, and to help ensure an equitable solution, that’s right for you, right from the start!
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Victrex values diversity and encourages applications from allsections of the community.
