Data Engineering Manager – Lead Data Engineering Centre

About the role

As manager of our Data Engineering Centre, you will unite engineers from across Danica into one cohesive team focused on building scalable data solutions on our modern AWS and Databricks platform. You will serve as track lead for Data Engineering in our data programme, working with architects and business stakeholders to turn strategy into practice.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, coach and support the career development of experienced engineers, keeping them engaged and aligned around shared priorities.
• Set common engineering standards for DataOps, CI/CD, testing, code review and production readiness.
• Transform our data mesh strategy into reusable data products for domain adoption.
• Collaborate with architects to evolve our AWS and Databricks platform capabilities.
• Partner with business stakeholders to move concepts from idea to production.
• Build new engineering capability whilst respecting existing technical expertise.

Required profile

• Experience leading data, analytics or engineering teams with direct reports.
• Credible background in modern cloud data engineering with Databricks or AWS.
• Ability to guide experienced engineers through a new way of working, building new capability while respecting existing expertise.
• Familiarity with DataOps, CI/CD, agile delivery and production data operations.
• Clear communication skills with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Structured, pragmatic approach to decision‑making when priorities shift.
• Advanced proficiency in English.

Required skills

• AWS
• Databricks
• DataOps
• CI/CD
• Cloud data engineering

What we offer

• Monthly salary range from 5200 EUR to 7800 EUR gross, based on competencies.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package including growth opportunities, professional development, internal mobility, and health & well‑being programs.
• Hybrid working conditions: up to two days remote per week, home‑office budget after probation, modern workplace designed for employee experience.
• Additional days of leave for rest, health, volunteering, exams and seniority.
• Monetary compensation package covering accidents & critical diseases insurance, travel insurance, and IIIrd Pillar Pension Fund contribution.