Senior Manager, Data Engineering

Job title:

Senior Manager, Data Engineering

Company

Prove

Job description

About ProveAs the world moves to a mobile-first economy, businesses need to modernize how they acquire, engage with and enable consumers. Prove’s phone-centric identity tokenization and passive cryptographic authentication solutions reduce friction, enhance security and privacy across all digital channels, and accelerate revenues while reducing operating expenses and fraud losses. Over 1,000 enterprise customers use Prove’s platform to process 20 billion customer requests annually across industries, including banking, lending, healthcare, gaming, crypto, e-commerce, marketplaces, and payments. For the latest updates from Prove,Prove is driving the future of digital identity. We are looking for Provers who know how to make an impact. We’re talking self-starting professionals who thrive in a fast-paced environment, process information quickly, and make intelligent decisions. The work is challenging and requires not only smart but natural curiosity and tenacity. Teamwork is also important to us – we work together and play together.Prove has big plans, and we’re excited about the future. If this sounds like the place for you – come join our team!Title: Senior Manager, Data EngineeringDepartment: TechnologyReports To: Director, EngineeringLocation: IrelandJob SummaryWe are seeking a results-oriented and experienced Senior Manager to lead our data engineering team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in data engineering, including Data Orchestration, Data Pipelines, Medallion Architecture, and Data Governance, coupled with proven leadership capabilities. This role involves strategic planning, mentoring, and fostering a collaborative environment while delivering high-quality data solutions to support business goals.Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of data engineers, fostering growth and promoting a collaborative culture.
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, and professional development of team members.
• Set clear goals and expectations for the team, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.

• Define and execute the technical strategy for data engineering in alignment with business needs.
• Drive the design, development, and maintenance of scalable data pipelines and workflows using batch and streaming technologies.
• Oversee the implementation and optimization of Apache Airflow for orchestrating and automating data workflows.

• Provide technical leadership in maintaining Medallion (Bronze, Silver, Gold) architecture to ensure organized and high-quality data.
• Establish and enforce best practices for data governance, ensuring data integrity, compliance, and quality.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and track data quality metrics.

• Lead the development of data pipelines to process and analyze billing data, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Build and optimize data solutions to support customer analytics, enabling actionable insights into customer behavior and trends.
• Collaborate with finance, product, and marketing teams to define requirements and deliver tailored data solutions.

• Work closely with data analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders to understand and prioritize data needs.
• Act as a bridge between technical teams and business leaders, ensuring seamless communication and delivery of solutions.
• Stay updated with the latest technologies and trends in data engineering and recommend relevant tools and practices.
• Promote the adoption of CI/CD practices in data engineering workflows to enhance reliability and efficiency.
• Drive the continuous improvement of team processes, tools, and methodologies.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in data engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Proven experience in building and managing teams focused on data pipelines, orchestration, and governance.
• Hands-on experience with Apache Airflow, Medallion architecture, and distributed data processing tools (e.g., Spark, Databricks, dbt).
• Expertise in cloud data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and database technologies (SQL, NoSQL).
• Strong programming skills in Python or other general-purpose programming languages.
• In-depth understanding of data governance principles, data cataloging, and data quality management.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and interpersonal skills.

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker).
• Experience with Terraform, Snowflake, and AWS managed data services.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines for data engineering and infrastructure as code.
• Strong understanding of compliance requirements and their impact on data practices.
• Experience growing data practices and technologies within large organizations.

Benefits & Perks for FTE Provers:

• Competitive salaries & Bonus Plan (for eligible roles) and Equity Plan
• Modern Health for financial, mental, and physical wellness
• 401(k) Retirement Plan & Match (US Offices) and Local Country Pension (International Offices)
• Unlimited Vacation and Flexible hours
• Comprehensive medical benefits for you and your family ❤️
• Emotional & Physical Wellness – Access to wellness services (EAP & Prove Well-Being Reimbursement)
• Bottomless snacks & beverages for certain office locations
• Daily GrubHub stipend for lunch if coming into the office (US Offices)
• A great place to work and connect with other talented Provers like yourself!

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Prove we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.Equal Opportunity Employment:Prove is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people regardless of race, color, religion, gender or sexual orientation, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, veteran status or other personal characteristicsPrivacy & Data Protection:When you are applying for a job at Prove, we collect and use your personal information in the job application process. To understand more about how Prove uses your personal information, please see our on our website.

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Location

Ireland

Job date

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 08:52:28 GMT

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