Senior Data Engineering Manager Locations: Milan, Turin, or Barcelona (Hybrid – 3 days onsite) Salary: up to €105,000 base + 15% Bonus + Local benefits Type: Permanent
We are partnering with a high-growth international digital product business looking for an established Senior Data Engineering Manager to drive a complete modernisation of their core Data Platform across European hubs.
What you'll be doing: Engineering Leadership: Direct people management of an international engineering team, transitioning from a contractor setup to a high-performing internal unit. Platform Evolution: Leading the roadmap for modern Data Lakehouse and Data Mesh pilots. Architecture & Governance: Building robust batch ingestion pipelines, medallion architecture, and enforcing top-tier observability.
What we're looking for: Leadership Tenure: 5+ years in direct line management (10+ years total tech experience). Domain Focus: Core Data Engineering background (not BI/Analytics) within scale-up digital product or SaaS environments (no consulting background). Tech Stack: Python, SQL, Snowflake, AWS, Terraform, and Airflow. Eligibility: Must possess a valid EU work permit or citizenship

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