Engineering Manager, Enterprise Data Platform

8 - 13 years

35 - 60 Lacs

Posted:3 weeks ago| Platform: Naukri logo

Apply

Work Mode

Work from Office

Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

Engineering Manager, Enterprise Data Platform

As a Data Engineering Manager within the Enterprise Data Platform team, you

will lead a team of skilled data engineers responsible for building and optimizing data

pipelines, managing large-scale data models, and ensuring the quality, availability, and

performance of enterprise data assets. This leadership role combines technical depth,

strategic thinking, and people management to enable data-driven decision-

making and analytics capabilities.

Youll collaborate closely with cross-functional partners across Technology & Engineering,

Product, Sales, Marketing, Research, Finance, and Administration to deliver robust,

scalable data solutions. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a strong background

in modern data platforms, cloud architecture, and team developmentsomeone

passionate about empowering teams and improving data capabilities across the

organization.

This is both a strategic and hands-on leadership role: you will guide architectural decisions,

mentor engineers, collaborate with cross-functional leaders, and contribute to building

next-generation data and AI capabilities . You will exhibit a growth mindset, be

willing to solicit feedback, engage others with empathy, and help create a culture of

belonging, teamwork, and purpose. If you love leading a team of passionate data

engineers, building data-centric solutions, strive for excellence every day, are adaptable

and focused, and believe work should be fun, come join us!

Primary Job Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, retain top talent and develop a team of data engineers, fostering a

culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement

  • Define and drive the data engineering roadmap aligned with enterprise data strategy

and business objectives

  • Collaborate with senior technology and business leaders to define data platform

priorities, architecture, and long-term vision

  • Promote a culture of innovation, operational rigor, and customer empathy within the

data organization

  • Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of high-quality data pipelines

and ELT/ETL workflows across enterprise systems and platform

  • Ensure scalable, secure, and reliable data architectures using modern cloud

technologies (e.g., Snowflake, Airflow, Kafka, Docker)

  • Lead AI learning initiatives and integrate AI/ML-driven solutions into data products

to enhance automation, predictive insights, and decision intelligence

  • Champion data quality, governance, lineage, and compliance standards across the

enterprise data ecosystem

  • Partner with engineering and infrastructure teams to optimize data storage,

compute performance, and cost efficiency

  • Support career development through mentoring, skill-building, and performance

feedback

Skills and Qualifications

  • Bachelors or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

  • 8+ years of experience in data engineering or related roles, including at least 2–3

years of leadership experience managing technical teams

  • Proven experience designing and maintaining large-scale data architectures,

pipelines, and data models in cloud environments (e.g., Snowflake, AWS, Azure, or

GCP)

  • Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python for data manipulation, transformation, and

automation

  • Deep understanding of ETL/ELT frameworks, data orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow),

and distributed messaging systems (e.g., Kafka)

  • Strong knowledge of data governance, quality, and compliance frameworks

  • Experience working with enterprise data sources (CRM, ERP, Marketing Automation,

Financial Systems, etc.) is preferred

  • Hands-on experience with AI/ML platforms, model deployment, or data-driven

automation is a strong plus

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to

translate complex data concepts into business value

  • Demonstrated ability to build high-performing teams and lead through change


Mock Interview

Practice Video Interview with JobPe AI

Start Python Interview
cta

Start Your Job Search Today

Browse through a variety of job opportunities tailored to your skills and preferences. Filter by location, experience, salary, and more to find your perfect fit.

Job Application AI Bot

Job Application AI Bot

Apply to 20+ Portals in one click

Download Now

Download the Mobile App

Instantly access job listings, apply easily, and track applications.

coding practice

Enhance Your Python Skills

Practice Python coding challenges to boost your skills

Start Practicing Python Now
Success Booster logo
Success Booster

Education Technology

Education City

RecommendedJobs for You