Manager, Data Engineering
Location: Washington, DC Metro Area (Remote-first with flexible in-person collaboration)

Summary:
A fast-growing, innovation-driven technology company is seeking a Manager, Data Engineering, to lead and develop a high-performing team of data engineers. This people-first leadership role is focused on team development, delivery excellence, and strategic technical partnership.

The Manager, Data Engineering will oversee a team of 5–7 data engineers, focusing on career development, team health, and delivery outcomes. This leader will partner with technical leads to align architecture with business strategy and drive excellence in data engineering practices.

Key Responsibilities:


People Leadership (60%)

• Mentor and retain top engineering talent
• Conduct 1:1s, career planning, and performance reviews
• Foster a collaborative and growth-oriented culture
• Manage hiring, onboarding, and team dynamics

Technical Partnership (20%)

• Align architectural decisions with business goals
• Promote high standards in code quality and design
• Stay current on emerging data engineering trends

Delivery & Process Management (20%)

• Partner with Product Managers to ensure realistic commitments
• Lead incident response and post-mortems
• Facilitate agile ceremonies and monitor team velocity

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• 7+ years in engineering, 5+ years in people management
• Strong understanding of data engineering concepts
• Proven success building and scaling teams
• Excellent communicator with high emotional intelligence
• Familiarity with big data tools (e.g., Spark, EMR), cloud infrastructure, and technical risk assessment

Preferred Experience:

• Background in data-first or analytics-driven organizations
• Experience scaling teams from ~5 to 10+ engineers
• Success in fast-paced, resource-constrained environments

Attributes:

• Ownership, collaboration, adaptability, growth mindset
• Strategic thinking, customer focus, integrity, and drive

Benefits & Culture:

• Open PTO
• Competitive retirement plan with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Remote-first culture with flexible in-person collaboration
• Inclusive and diverse workplace

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