BBBHEngineering Manager; Data platforms

MCS Group is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a newly established Data Engineering team based in Belfast. Joining one of the most interesting companies to set up in Northern Ireland in recent years, this fledgling, growing team is responsible for developing a next‑generation data platform that will deliver advanced business intelligence, AI/ML, and generative AI capabilities, leveraging large‑scale proprietary datasets utilised by some of world's largest organisations.

In this role, the Engineering Manager will lead and mentor a team of data engineers and analytics engineers, driving the design, development, and delivery of scalable data pipelines and analytics solutions. You will work closely with product and domain experts to ensure the platform meets the highest standards of data quality, consistency, and governance, while enabling innovative data‑driven insights for customers.

• You'll lead, manage, and develop the Data Engineering team through all stages of project delivery.
• Oversee the design and implementation of scalable, modern data pipelines and platforms.
• Collaborate with product and engineering stakeholders to align technical delivery with strategic objectives.
• Ensure best practices in data governance, quality, and compliance are consistently applied.
• Provide technical leadership and foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional growth – with the opportunity to scale and grow the team over time.

• Proven experience managing and developing high‑performing software/data engineering teams.
• Will have strong technical expertise in data engineering and modern pipeline tools (dbt, Airflow, Kafka, etc.).
• Will have proficiency in SQL and will have worked previously with at least one programming language (Python, Java, or Scala).
• Hands‑on experience of leading teams of engineers working with cloud data platforms (Snowflake, Redshift, Big Query, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of data governance, security, and compliance standards.
• Experience with AI/ML platforms or generative AI technologies will be advantageous.

Belfast (Hybrid, 2‑3 days per week on‑site)

• Up to £100,000 with 10% bonus. Wider benefits include enhanced holiday allowance, private medical, critical illness and wider well‑being benefits.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up‑to‑date CV via the link provided or contact Rachael Walker IT Recruitment Manager at MCS Group.

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