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Data Engineering Manager

Remote: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Salary: 
150 - 175K yearly
Experience: 
Expert & Leadership (>10 years)

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Ascent Funding Financial Services SME https://ascentfunding.com/
51 - 200 Employees
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Data Engineering Manager

Description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Engineering Manager who will oversee a high-performing engineering team, drive innovative machine learning projects, and ensure robust, scalable data solutions. This role is ideal for an experienced data professional who thrives in a hands-on technical environment. This leader will not only refine our development processes but also enhance our ETL pipelines, implement advanced AWS technologies, and mentor team members to excel in delivering next-generation ML, AI, and data-driven applications. In addition, your work will democratize data access and allow all teams to leverage data-driven insights.

Key Responsibilities

 
  • Team Leadership & Mentorship: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of data and machine learning engineers, fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented environment focused on technical excellence and continuous learning.
  • Project Management & Execution: Oversee end-to-end execution of machine learning and data pipeline projects, from research and prototyping to production deployment, ongoing optimization, and integration with business goals.
  • Data Pipeline Optimization: Design, refactor, and optimize legacy data pipelines, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and accuracy. Leverage modern tools (e.g., AWS Glue, dbt, SSIS) to streamline and enhance ETL/ELT workflows.
  • Architectural Strategy: Drive architectural decisions and technical direction, utilizing AWS services (e.g., SageMaker, Lambda, Redshift, EC2) and best practices for cloud-based data processing and machine learning workflows.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product, data science, operations, and business teams to align technical solutions with data needs and strategic objectives, ensuring measurable value is delivered.
  • Machine Learning Integration: Support the integration of machine learning models into data pipelines, including applications like custom credit risk scoring systems.
  • Code Quality & Best Practices: Establish and uphold best practices for code quality, testing, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and security, ensuring high reliability, performance, and data governance.
  • System Monitoring & Reliability: Monitor system performance, address issues proactively, and ensure data security, encryption, and compliance with governance standards.
  • Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of innovation, staying ahead of industry trends to integrate cutting-edge tools and methodologies that drive actionable insights and advanced analytics.



Qualifications
 
  • 10+ years of software or data engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
  • Proven leadership abilities, including experience managing teams, driving cross-functional initiatives, and coordinating between technical teams and business units.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Strong expertise in machine learning frameworks, tools, and workflows, with a proven track record of delivering ML projects into production.
  • In-depth knowledge of AWS technologies, including SageMaker, Redshift, Glue, and other data services, with hands-on experience in cloud-based data solutions.
  • Extensive experience in ETL pipeline design and deployment strategies, particularly with SSIS, dbt, and modern data stack tools.
  • Strong programming skills in SQL and Python, with the ability to design and implement robust data solutions.
  • Deep understanding of modern data architectures, distributed systems, and scalable infrastructure.
  • Experience with Agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines to ensure reliable, repeatable, and rapid deployments.
  • Experience with data lake architectures and event-driven data processing.
  • Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau, AWS QuickSight, or similar platforms.
  • Solid understanding of database technologies, including relational (e.g., MS SQL, Postgres) and NoSQL (e.g., DynamoDB) (preferred).
  • Basic knowledge of machine learning applications in areas such as finance, credit risk assessment, and fraud detection.

Education
 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.  Advanced degrees are a plus.
  • Certifications in AWS or Machine Learning are a plus.

Competitive pay with bonus, and comprehensive benefits package that includes, but not limited to: 

  • Compensation includes a base salary of $150,000 - $175,000 commensurate with experience, plus bonus and options. 

  • Company Stock Options 

  • 401(k) + Company Match 

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage 

  • Annual company HSA contribution of $1,650 

  • Life insurance, disability, and critical illness 

  • 14 Paid Holidays! Eleven (11) + Two (2) Community Days + Your Birthday! 

  • Snacks and drinks in the office 

  • Tuition reimbursement program 

  • Generous paid leave policies 

  • $2,000 Vacation Incentive Plan after 3 years + $1,000 Sabbatical Day 

  • Wellness, Work from Home funds, and more! 


 

Required profile

Experience

Level of experience: Expert & Leadership (>10 years)
Industry :
Financial Services
Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Leadership

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