- Company Name
- Wavestone
- Job Title
- Data Engineer Manager
- Job Description
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**Job Title**
Data Engineer Manager
**Role Summary**
Lead and manage enterprise‑scale data engineering initiatives that drive AI and analytics capabilities for C‑level clients. Blend strategic data vision with hands‑on engineering to design, implement, and optimize scalable data platforms on cloud (Azure, AWS, GCP, Snowflake). Mentor consultant teams, shape firm data offerings, and contribute to business development through proposals and thought leadership.
**Expectations**
- 7+ years in data engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership or consulting role.
- Proven track record of delivering end‑to‑end data solutions that deliver measurable business value.
- Strong client‑facing experience, advising senior stakeholders on data strategy, architecture, and technology adoption.
- Deep knowledge of cloud data platforms, big‑data frameworks, and data governance.
**Key Responsibilities**
1. Lead complex data engineering and digital transformation engagements from strategy to implementation.
2. Advise C‑suite and senior stakeholders on data strategy, architecture, governance, and technology adoption.
3. Architect and launch enterprise‑scale data platforms, pipelines, and cloud‑native solutions (Azure, AWS, Snowflake, Databricks, etc.).
4. Oversee and optimize ETL/ELT processes, data integration, and data quality frameworks for large, complex organizations.
5. Translate business objectives into actionable technical roadmaps, balancing innovation, scalability, and operational excellence.
6. Mentor and develop consultants and client teams, fostering technical excellence and continuous learning.
7. Drive business development: shape proposals, lead client pitches, and contribute to thought‑leadership content.
8. Maintain awareness of emerging technologies, AI/ML trends, and industry best practices.
**Required Skills**
- Strategic data leadership: data strategy, governance, architecture at enterprise scale.
- Advanced data engineering: Python, SQL, Spark, Databricks, Snowflake, Azure, AWS, GCP.
- Data modeling: conceptual, logical, physical models; normalization/denormalization, dimensional, data vault, partitioning.
- Cloud data platforms: design, deploy, manage on Azure, AWS, GCP, Snowflake.
- Data governance & quality: MDM, data quality, regulatory compliance (GDPR, IFRS17).
- Analytics & AI enablement: support BI, analytics, and ML/AI initiatives.
- Executive stakeholder management: communicate and influence at C‑suite level.
- Project & team leadership: deliver on-time, within budget, cross‑functional team management.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
- Relevant certifications preferred:
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect / Data Analytics / Big Data – Specialty
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
- Snowflake SnowPro Core / SnowPro Advanced
- Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate
- Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) – optional but advantageous.