Senior Data Engineering Manager
About the job
- Significant experience leading large-scale data engineering organisations within modern technology environments, including AWS, Teradata, Fivetran and Power BI.
- A track record of building, developing and inspiring high-performing engineering teams.
- Strong experience delivering data platforms, pipelines and products at scale.
- Previous hands-on experience in Data Engineering, with a strong understanding of modern engineering practices.
- Experience working within Agile, DevSecOps and product-led delivery environments.
- The ability to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery.
- Strong stakeholder management skills and the confidence to influence at senior levels.
- Experience managing technical debt, engineering roadmaps and platform modernisation initiatives.
- Experience with AWS and cloud-based data platforms.
- Experience with Teradata, Fivetran and modern data integration tooling.
- Business Intelligence and analytical engineering capabilities.
- Create an environment where engineers can thrive, helping leaders and teams develop their skills, progress their careers and deliver outcomes.
- Provide clear direction, remove obstacles and foster a culture built on trust, accountability and continuous improvement.
- Help attract and retain talent and build a diverse, engaged and high-performing engineering organisation.
- Define the future of data engineering at Very, working with Architecture, Product and Technology leaders to set technical direction for the teams.
- Evolve platforms through modernisation initiatives, cloud adoption, data platform optimisation and technical debt management, balancing long-term strategy with current delivery.
- Be accountable for delivering data products in collaboration with business domains.
- Ensure teams build secure, reliable and scalable solutions that give colleagues access to data for decision-making.
- Champion engineering excellence and help teams adopt practices that improve quality, speed, resilience and operational performance.
- Build relationships with stakeholders across the organisation and translate business priorities into engineering outcomes.
- Influence decisions, challenge constructively and ensure data capabilities support the ambitions of the wider business.
- Experience in multi-cloud or complex enterprise data environments.
- Experience in retail, eCommerce, financial services or similarly data-rich organisations.
- A passion for coaching, mentoring and helping others grow.
About the company
The Very Group is a digital retailer that runs a family of online brands serving more than 4.5 million customers. It sells a wide range of products—from fashion to electronics—through its online platforms and earns revenue from direct product sales plus its financial services. The core product is the online shopping experience, enhanced by flexible payment options that let customers pay over time. Unlike other e-commerce players that only sell goods, The Very Group integrates consumer credit and payments into its shopping journey, making purchases more affordable. The company emphasizes ongoing innovation and a strong focus on customer experience to improve its platforms and services. It also pursues social responsibility, including mentoring LGBTQ refugees and developing early talent into future leaders. Overall, its goal is to make a broad assortment of products easily accessible and affordable online while building a trusted brand and responsible business practices.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total Funding
$165M
Headquarters
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Founded
2003
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- February 2026 refinancing cut debt £150 million and lowered coupon rates through 2030.
- September 2026 marketing leadership hires and campaigns signal renewed brand investment and growth ambition.
- Trading improved through March 2026, with revenue up 0.3% and operating profit £173.5 million.
What critics are saying
- Carlyle's September 2026 sale failure leaves Very trapped under leveraged ownership and financing pressure.
- £2.3 billion borrowings and a £500 million 2025 loss keep refinancing risk acute.
- Teleperformance's March 2026 customer-care transfer shows ongoing cost-cutting that can damage service and retention.
What makes The Very Group unique
- Very combines retail and credit, monetizing purchases through its in-house financing engine.
- Its multi-category digital model spans fashion, home, electronics, and branded credit-led commerce.
- Long-lived securitization funding supports scale and gives Very structural access to customer affordability.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Options
- Paid Vacation
- Training Programs
- Employee Discounts
- Performance Bonus