Senior Engineering Manager – Data Engineering – Bristol, UK (Hybrid)

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential cybersecurity SaaS organization in their search for a Senior Engineering Manager – Data Engineering based in Bristol, UK (Hybrid). Our client is a rapidly growing platform trusted by global enterprises to strengthen their cyber resilience capabilities.

This is a high-impact leadership role reporting directly to the VP of Engineering. You'll own the data engineering function, leading an established team of 8+ engineers through a period of modernization and growth. Your mission is to elevate engineering practices, scale the platform architecture, and build a world-class team that delivers reliable, scalable data solutions powering insights across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 8+ data engineers, driving a culture of continuous learning, inclusion, and technical excellence through coaching, mentoring, and clear goal-setting
• Define and execute the data engineering strategy in alignment with product and business priorities, driving the roadmap for modernization, architecture improvements, and platform reliability
• Champion modernization of the data infrastructure, evolving cloud data warehouse, orchestration layer, and tooling to support scale, performance, and data quality
• Set and monitor team performance metrics, delivery timelines, and quality standards; ensure projects ship on schedule while maintaining high engineering standards
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, analytics engineering, and commercial teams, acting as the bridge between data engineering and the wider business
• Advocate for scalable, secure, and future-proof data solutions; guide adoption of modern data engineering best practices, frameworks, and tools
• Represent the data engineering function in business forums and with senior leadership, articulating the value of investments in data infrastructure
• Build an inclusive, high-performing culture where diverse perspectives are valued and team members feel empowered to grow and innovate

What We're Looking For

We understand no candidate is a perfect fit, and we encourage you to apply if you meet most of these criteria:

• 3+ years proven experience leading data engineering, analytics engineering, or platform teams, with a strong coaching and mentorship style
• Deep understanding of modern data architectures, data integration best practices, orchestration patterns, and cloud-based data platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Technical credibility with data engineering practices: strong grasp of SQL, data modeling, pipeline design, and tools like dbt, Airflow, Fivetran, and similar
• Hands-on experience with cloud data warehouses (BigQuery, Redshift, or Snowflake); understanding of performance optimization, partitioning, and data quality patterns
• Ability to articulate data strategy and complex technical solutions simply to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Skilled at managing stakeholders, balancing competing priorities, and making data-driven decisions in fast-moving environments
• Experience setting and executing data or technology strategy, with demonstrated success growing teams and measuring effectiveness through KPIs and business outcomes
• A collaborative, inclusive leader who values diverse perspectives, fosters psychological safety, and builds highly engaged, high-performing teams
• Comfortable with infrastructure-as-code concepts (Terraform, CloudFormation) and CI/CD practices

How We Work With You

Our talent team at Get A Job.ai partners with exceptional organizations to connect them with outstanding candidates. When you apply through our platform, a dedicated recruiter will screen your application and guide you through the process. If there's a strong match, we'll submit your profile to our client for consideration. Please note that direct contact with the client is not permitted during the recruitment process—all communication will flow through Get A Job.ai to ensure a smooth, professional experience.

Benefits

Our client offers an extensive benefits package including:

• 25 days annual leave + 2 volunteering days + birthday off
• Holiday increases with tenure (up to 30 days after five years)
• Enhanced parental leave and 7% matched pension
• Private healthcare plan and critical illness cover
• Professional development fund and 'Learn Anything' fund
• Flexible working options with hybrid arrangements
• Railcard loan and cycle scheme
• Regular team events and vibrant culture

Location: Bristol city centre, UK – 10 minute walk from train station, hybrid working available

Get A Job.ai is an equal opportunity recruiter. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment experience.