Engineering Manager - Data Platform

Location: Barcelona

Department: PED: Product Engineering and Data

As an Engineering Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical strategy and leading the evolution of our Data Platform team. You will lead a team of talented data engineers, fostering their growth while driving innovation and excellence in a data-driven, collaborative environment.

YOUR CHALLENGE:

Technical Strategy and Product Evolution

• Data Platform Vision:
  • Oversee the technical vision for the data platform in alignment with our data strategy.
  • Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Data Warehouse architecture, ensuring scalability, reliability, and efficiency.
  • Collaborate with data analytics and data science teams to understand their needs and integrate their feedback into the data platform strategy.
  • Advocate for data-driven decision-making throughout the organization and ensure that data platforms and tools support these initiatives.
• Craftsmanship and Delivery:
  • Lead initiatives to implement and refine data governance, data quality, and data security practices within the data platform.
  • Stay abreast of emerging trends in data engineering, big data technologies, and cloud data solutions to continually enhance the data platform.
  • Set and maintain high standards for development practices, code quality, and delivery excellence.
  • Lead and mentor a team of Data Engineers and Analytics Engineers fostering a culture of craftsmanship, attention to detail, and continuous improvement.
• People Leadership and Development:
  • Build and lead a high-performing team, providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
  • Set clear goals and expectations for team members, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.
  • Conduct regular performance reviews, providing constructive feedback, recognizing achievements, and identifying opportunities for growth.
  • Champion a culture of continuous learning and personal development, encouraging knowledge-sharing and fostering innovation within the team.
• Delivery and Operational Excellence:
  • Guide the team in setting and achieving clear goals, ensuring high-quality feature development and system reliability.
  • Implement efficient workflows and agile methodologies, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Make decisive and informed decisions, balancing quality, timelines, and business requirements.

• Leadership and Team Development

  • Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing engineering team, guiding them to solve problems proactively and collaboratively.
  • Encourage professional growth, providing constructive feedback and development opportunities for team members.
  • Address challenges within the team confidently, including handling difficult situations and making tough decisions when necessary.
  • Foster a collaborative and communicative team culture, ensuring alignment across functions and proactive problem-solving.

 ABOUT YOU:

• Proven experience as an Engineering Manager, ideally with previous hands-on software engineering experience and a background as a data engineer.
• Experience managing and growing teams in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Deep understanding of auction systems, marketplaces, or ride-hailing platforms, with a focus on driving tailored and attractive offers.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, ensuring alignment across cross-functional teams and active engagement in decision-making.
• Decisive and confident in handling complex situations.
• Passionate about fostering team growth, with a proven track record of mentoring and supporting individual development.