Position: Data Engineering Senior Manager

Location: The Randstad, Netherlands

Salary: €160,000 per annum

Industry : Consulting firm

As a Data Engineering Senior Manager, you will have the opportunity to:

Collaborate with senior stakeholders to implement data engineering solutions that drive operational excellence and improve business performance.
Manage a team of data engineers, providing leadership and guidance while overseeing the development of scalable solutions using Azure Cloud, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Contribute to business growth by identifying new opportunities for client engagement and improving existing relationships through cloud-based data infrastructure.
Shape and execute data strategies that use cloud technologies to support data-driven decision-making for your clients.
Join a dynamic, fast-paced global environment offering significant opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will balance technical expertise with leadership responsibilities. Your tasks will include:

Leading data engineering projects: Design, develop, and implement scalable data engineering solutions using Azure, GCP, or AWS to meet client requirements and business goals.
Cloud infrastructure design: Help optimise cloud-based environments for businesses, supporting operations in areas like digital marketing, eCommerce, and business intelligence.
Collaboration with clients: Work directly with clients to understand their needs and create cloud data solutions that deliver tangible results, bridging the gap between technical and business objectives.
Data governance and compliance: Offer strategic input on best practices for data governance, security, and compliance throughout the data lifecycle across various cloud platforms.
Stakeholder management: Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, ensuring alignment with project goals and driving successful execution of data engineering initiatives.
Team performance optimisation: Oversee the performance of your team, ensuring the delivery of efficient, scalable solutions that meet industry standards.
Practice development: Contribute to the growth of the data engineering practice by staying abreast of industry trends, helping develop new service offerings, and contributing to thought leadership in cloud computing and data strategy.
Team leadership: Mentor and guide a team of data engineers, fostering continuous learning and skill development in cloud technologies such as Azure Synapse, GCP Dataflow, and AWS Glue.
Collaboration promotion: Encourage knowledge sharing across technical teams, promoting cross-functional collaboration.

What You’ll Bring

To Succeed In This Role, You Should Have

A BSc or MSc in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
7+ years of experience in Data Engineering, with at least 3+ years in a senior management, Director role, or similar leadership position.
Proven expertise in cloud-based data solutions using Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and/or Amazon Web Services (AWS), with experience in tools like Azure Data Factory, AWS S3, or GCP Cloud Storage.
Strong understanding of cloud computing, data warehousing, and analytics, with hands-on experience using cloud-native tools like Azure Synapse Analytics, AWS Redshift, or Google BigQuery.
Experience in stakeholder management, with the ability to engage and influence senior executives and non-technical stakeholders.
A solid background in business development, with an ability to identify new business opportunities, particularly in cloud-based services.
Experience leading and delivering large-scale data engineering projects on time and within budget.
Understanding of data governance frameworks and experience ensuring data privacy and compliance within cloud environments.
A passion for best practices in software development and data engineering, ensuring your team upholds high-quality standards.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with fluency in English. Experience in a multilingual environment is a plus.
Certifications in Azure, AWS, or GCP, such as Azure Data Engineer Associate, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or Google Professional Data Engineer, are desirable.

Location: Netherlands

Salary: €160,000 per annum

Skills: azure,data privacy,business development,gcp cloud storage,data engineering,azure synapse analytics,gcp,amazon web services (aws),google cloud platform (gcp),data governance,data engineering best practices,aws,azure cloud,aws redshift,azure data factory,stakeholder management,google bigquery,aws s3,team leadership

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