Job Description

Data Engineering Manager, London
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: xc2xa380,000-xc2xa390,000 + 20% Individual performance bonus + xc2xa35,000 corporate bonus
About Ekimetrics
Founded in 2006, Ekimetrics is a European leader in data science consultancy with 400+ Data Science and Engineering consultants across Paris, London, New York, Hong Kong and Shanghai. We help global businesses unlock growth through advanced analytics, Generative AI, and strategy - blending technology with sustainable business impact.
We deliver value across three core offerings:
xc2xb7 Marketing Effectiveness
xc2xb7 Customer Analytics
xc2xb7 Operational Excellence
Powered by our in-house R&D and proprietary solutions, our mission is to create measurable, sustainable performance for clients through data innovation.
About the Role
We're hiring a Data Engineering Manager to join our growing London office and lead our UK data engineering presence.
You'll join our global Data Engineering & Architecture (DE&A) team and work at the intersection of consulting, strategy, and technology, combining technical delivery with deep business understanding. You'll partner with leading brands to build scalable data platforms, leveraging cloud technologies and GenAI, while shaping the future of our team in the UK.
Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
xc2xb7 Design and implement scalable data architectures and pipelines
xc2xb7 Work across cloud platforms (Azure, GCP, AWS) and orchestration tools (e.g. dbt, Airflow)
xc2xb7 Build AI-ready data infrastructure for analytics and data science use cases
xc2xb7 Lead technical delivery across multiple client engagements
Client Engagement & Strategy
xc2xb7 Act as a technical advisor and thought partner to senior stakeholders
xc2xb7 Present insights in business terms and co-create long-term data strategies
xc2xb7 Lead technical pre-sales and proposal development for new projects
Team Building & Collaboration
Recruit and mentor the UK data engineering team
Share best practices across Ekimetrics' global DE&A teams
Support internal initiatives such as R&D and thought leadership
Requirements
Education & Experience
xc2xb7 Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, or a related quantitative field
xc2xb7 6+ years in data engineering, architecture, or analytics solution development
xc2xb7 Strong experience in a client-facing or consulting environment
Technical Skills
xc2xb7 Proven experience in data architecture, data pipelines, data lakes, and DWH (on-premise and cloud)
xc2xb7 Proficient in Python (required), with working knowledge of SQL and Spark
xc2xb7 Hands-on with Azure and Databricks (GCP/AWS also valued)
xc2xb7 Skilled in data governance, ingestion/transformation, and metadata management
xc2xb7 Familiarity with tools like Airflow, dbt, Power BI, Tableau
xc2xb7 Exposure to machine learning or advanced analytics techniques
Strategic & Leadership Skills
xc2xb7 Ability to translate technical solutions into business value for senior stakeholders
xc2xb7 Team leadership, mentoring, and people development experience
xc2xb7 Excellent communicator and confident in high-stakes, multi-industry environments
xc2xb7 Bonus: Relevant certifications (e.g. Azure Data Engineer, Databricks)
Benefits
xc2xb7 xc2xa380-90k base + up to 20% bonus + xc2xa35k annual corporate bonus
xc2xb7 Hybrid model: 2 days/week in our central London office
xc2xb7 Work from anywhere up to 20 days/year
xc2xb7 25 days holiday + bank holidays + tenure rewards
xc2xb7 Private healthcare, life & critical illness cover, wellbeing support
xc2xb7 Group pension scheme
xc2xb7 Training budget, certifications, and bespoke learning programs
xc2xb7 Global projects + opportunities for international mobility
xc2xb7 Fast-growing, entrepreneurial culture with real impact
xc2xb7 Regular socials, strong work-life balance focus and knowledge-sharing culture
At Ekimetrics, you'll build the future of data consulting-combining innovation, AI, and impact. You'll work with a world-class team and make measurable contributions to some of the world's leading brands.
Ready to build something meaningful? Apply today.
Our recruitment process
xf0x9fx94xb8HR intro interview with a Talent Acquisition Specialist/Recruiter
xf0x9fx94xb8Peer-to-peer interview
xf0x9fx94xb8Case study interview
xf0x9fx94xb8Final in-person interview with a member of the management team
Any questions, please get in touch with @ekimetrics.com
At Ekimetrics, we believe our best assets are our people - they are what set us apart and drive our success. We share what we know with others, and, above all, we love what we do. These sentiments are supported by our company values which serve as pillars in our work and attitude.
Our Ekimetrics' values: Curiosity, Creativity, Excellence, Transmission and Pleasure.
Ekimetrics is an equal opportunities employer committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, creed, religion, nationality, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military veteran status, current employment status, or any other legally protected categories, subject to applicable law.