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Senior Engineering Manager - Data Platforms

BGL Group

United KingdomOn Site

Original Job Summary

Senior Engineering Manager - Data Platforms

Join Compare the Market and drive financial decision making for millions. At Compare the Market, a purpose-driven business powered by tech and AI, you will build high-performing teams, shape data platform strategy, and deliver outcomes at pace.

What you’ll be doing

People & Team Leadership:

  • Manage and support Engineering Managers with performance and talent development.
  • Lead workforce planning and build a culture of autonomy and continuous learning.
  • Champion high-performing, inclusive team practices.

Data Platform Ownership & Architecture:

  • Own strategy, design, and continuous improvement of the data platform.
  • Guide complex data architecture decisions ensuring scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency.
  • Sponsor improvements in data quality, observability, and developer experience.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:

  • Align data platform strategy with Product, Delivery, and Data Science teams.
  • Represent engineering in cross-functional planning sessions.
  • Enable strategic priorities including personalisation, pricing, risk modelling, and reporting.

Risk & Compliance and Capacity Forecasting:

  • Oversee technical risk and ensure compliance with financial regulations, GDPR, and security standards.
  • Own capacity forecasting and resource planning aligned with business strategy.

What we’re looking for

  • Proven track record building and scaling high-performing data engineering teams.
  • Expertise in data platforms and distributed systems including Databricks, Spark, Delta Lake, and Kafka.
  • Experience in data governance, orchestration (Airflow, dbt), and MLOps practices.
  • Ability to align technical capabilities with strategic business outcomes.

Why Compare the Market?

Work at a fast-paced, performance driven, and innovative business. Enjoy an inclusive workplace where everyone is empowered to grow and impact customer decisions directly.

Key skills/competency

  • Data Platforms
  • Team Leadership
  • Data Architecture
  • Distributed Systems
  • Compliance
  • Automation
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Risk Management
  • Capacity Forecasting
  • Innovation

How to Get Hired at BGL Group

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research BGL Group's culture: Study their mission, values, and recent achievements.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight data engineering and leadership skills.
  • Prepare proofs: Showcase past successes in platform scalability.
  • Practice technical interviews: Focus on distributed systems and data architecture.
  • Engage on LinkedIn: Connect with current employees and hiring managers.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review data platform architecture fundamentals.
Practice distributed systems design questions.
Update knowledge on Databricks and Kafka.
Brush up on compliance and security standards.

Behavioral Questions

Describe your leadership style.
How you handle team conflicts?
Explain managing multiple priorities.
Share a challenging project experience.