Software Engineering Manager - Analytics & Innovation

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Job#: 3034174

Job Description:

Position Summary

Analytics & Innovation is on a mission to create trusted and reusable data products that connect our value chains and accelerate enterprise decision-making. Our data product strategy requires a modern, cloud-first platform that enables governed self-service, scalable analytics, and AI/ML use cases across the organization.

Our Data Development and Analytics Platforms team develops and operates the enterprise data platform and shared services that power reporting, advanced analytics, and data products. As a Software Engineering Manager, you will lead a team responsible for building and evolving a modern Azure data ecosystem-centered on a Lakehouse approach (e.g., Delta Lake and Medallion patterns)-to deliver secure, reliable, and cost-efficient data at scale. You will partner with Data Science, Analytics, Product, Architecture, and Governance to establish platform standards (e.g., Microsoft Purview-enabled governance, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code) and ensure the platform continuously meets evolving business needs.

Accountable for business results primarily achieved through the work of others. Manages staff, sets direction, and deploys resources. Has responsibility for employee development, performance reviews, pay reviews, and staffing decisions. Accountable for business, functional or operational areas, processes, or programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages daily operations of the team, providing guidance, mentorship, and driving a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Oversees recruitment, development, retention, and performance to build strong talent.
• Advance data engineering maturity by establishing standard practices across the team, such as design reviews, thorough documentation, and high code quality. Develop templates and resources that allow teams to consistently produce reliable and maintainable data products.
• Plans and leads low- to medium-complexity IT projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and adhere to quality standards.
• Ensures the availability, reliability, and security of technology systems. Collaborates with key stakeholders and internal groups to identify needs, deliver effective solutions, and support business objectives.
• Drives excellence in software delivery using agile methodologies and DevSecOps principles, ensuring fast, frequent, and secure product releases with operational excellence.
• Responsible for developing and aligning engineering roadmaps with business objectives, participating in architectural discussions, and ensuring solution consistency across the organization. Additionally, oversee the technical roadmap for the Data Engineering platform within the Azure analytics stack and establishes best-practice guardrails to maintain scalability and cost efficiency.
• Communicates effectively with stakeholders at all levels, fostering feedback loops and providing clear updates on delivery progress, risks, and achievements.
• Leads the team through change and transformation initiatives.
• Manage budgets, track metrics, ensure compliance with IT policies and standards, and identify opportunities for technology adoption and process optimization.
  
  

Required Skills-

data analytics, data integration, data engineering, azure, azure databricks, synapse,data platform,DevSecOps, CI/CD, leadership

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other computer-related degree required.
• Ten (10) or more years of diversified IT experience required.
• Three (3) or more years of direct or indirect leadership experience required.
  
  

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.