Data Engineering Manager

Job Description hackajob is collaborating with Rightmove to connect them with exceptional tech professionals for this role.Role: Data Engineering ManagerLocation: London office / Hybrid (2 days per week in the office)Reporting to: Head of Data EngineeringThe RoleWere looking for an experienced Data Engineering Manager to lead a team of data engineers and analytics engineers working on our modern GCP-based analytical Data & AI Platform. Youll be responsible for building a healthy, high-performing team, delivering value use cases, and collaborating on system design.Were a small but growing team and we want someone with a strong technical background who, while not being too hands on day to day, will drive forward design and technical discussions to help us create the best platform possible and deliver value across the business. This is a key role which will require you to collaborate with our Data Science and AI teams, our Data Analytics teams and also with Product Development squads across the business.Engineering Managers at Rightmove are not just people leaders, but delivery enablers, engineering advocates, and strategic partners to Product Managers. Youll have a big impact on the shape of our data and engineering organisation, playing a key role in how we plan, deliver, grow talent, and scale systems across the business.What Youll Be DoingPeople and Team DevelopmentSupport the growth of engineers through clear development goals, coaching, feedback, and mentoring.Create a psychologically safe and inclusive environment where people are empowered to do great work and challenge with care.Align career development with team success, ensuring that individuals are stretched and supported in the right ways.Champion our culture, modelling high standards and helping others connect, grow, and thrive.Technical StewardshipEnsure the long-term health and maintainability of the systems your team owns. Drive system and platform design decisions and contribute to our Data and AI technical direction. Collaborate with tech leads, architects, and other EMs to share context, resolve dependencies, and improve system design. Encourage good practices around testing, observability, performance, and resilience - ensuring your team owns their systems in production. Planning and DeliveryPartner with Product Managers to align priorities, capacity, and scope - creating clear goals and realistic plans.Ensure your team has the right structure, skills, and clarity to deliver consistently and sustainably.Monitor delivery flow, remove blockers, and drive improvements to how the team works (including process, quality, and velocity).Proactively manage risks, make trade-offs where needed, and represent your team in cross-functional planning.Hiring and Talent DevelopmentTake a leading role in hiring, onboarding, and growing diverse engineering talent.Shape team structure and capabilities over time, based on what the work needs and where people can grow.Support calibration and promotion processes by advocating fairly and clearly for your engineers.Collaboration and LeadershipBuild a strong partnership with product and data leadership to ensure clarity and momentum in the team.Translate between technical and business contexts, ensuring stakeholders are informed and aligned.Operate with a broader view - solving local problems, but always in service of organisation-wide outcomes.You'll Likely BringTechnical background as a Data Engineer, ideally with experience working with a modern data platform.Experience working with a cloud provider (GCP desirable) and experience in designing modern data systems.Prior experience managing data and/or analytics engineers.A strong track record of supporting delivery and improving team ways of working.Confidence in navigating planning, estimation, scope, and stakeholder alignment.A collaborative mindset and ability to build trust across a wide range of people and roles.A calm, thoughtful, and pragmatic approach - especially when stakes are high or ambiguity is present.A genuine interest in growing others, including coaching, feedback, and performance development.If youre passionate about creating the conditions for great engineering, and excited about building impactful teams that solve real problems, wed love to hear from you.About RightmoveOur vision is to give everyone the belief they can make their move. We aim to make moving simpler, by giving everyone the best place to turn to and return to for access to the tools, expertise, trust and belief to make it happen.We're home to the UK's largest choice of properties, and are the go-to destination for millions of people planning their next move, reading the latest industry news, or just browsing what's on the market.Despite This Growth, Weve Remained a Friendly, Supportive Place To Work, With Employee #1 Still Working Here! Weve Done This By Placing The Rightmove Hows At The Heart Of Everything We Do. These Are The Essential Values That Reflect Our Culture, And IncludeWe create valueby delivering results and building trust with partners and consumers.We think biggerby acting with curiosity and setting bold aspirations.We care deeplyby being real, having fun, and valuing diversity.We move togetherby being one team - internally collaborative, externally competitive.We make a differenceby focusing on delivering measurable impact.We believe in careers that open doors, and help our team develop by providing an open and inclusive work environment, offering ongoing training opportunities, and supporting charity fundraising events. And with 88% of Rightmovers saying were a great place to work, were clearly doing something right!If all this has caught your eye, you may well be a Rightmover in the making...People are the foundation of Rightmove - Well help you build a career on it.What we offerCash plan for dental, optical and physio treatmentsPrivate Medical Insurance, Pension and Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan27 days holiday plus two (paid) volunteering days a year to give back, and holiday buy schemesHybrid working pattern with 2 days in office Contributory stakeholder pensionLife assurance at 4x your basic salary to a spouse, family member or other nominated person in your lifeCompetitive compensation package Paid leave for maternity, paternity, adoption & fertilityTravel Loans, Bike to Work scheme, Rental Deposit Loan Charitable contributions through Payroll Giving and donation matching Access deals and discounts on things like travel, electronics, fashion, gym memberships, cinema discounts and moreAs an Equal Opportunity Employer, Rightmove will never discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation.At Rightmove, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce leads to better innovation, productivity, and overall success. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of their background or identity, to develop and promote a diverse culture that reflects the communities we serve.Ultimately, we care much more about the person you are and how you think and approach things, than a list of qualifications and buzzwords on a CV. Even if you cant say yes to all the above, but are smart, self-motivated and passionate, then get in touch.

Created: 2025-12-16