Data Engineering Manager

Work set-up: 
Full Remote
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Experience: 
Senior (5-10 years)
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Offer summary

Qualifications:

Proven experience in leading and mentoring data engineering teams., Hands-on technical expertise in building and optimizing data platforms., Strong knowledge of cloud migration, especially within AWS environments., Deep understanding of Redshift, Snowflake, and DBT for data transformation and modeling..

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead and develop the data engineering team to ensure high performance.
  • Oversee the construction of a new, scalable data platform from scratch.
  • Manage the transition to AWS and ensure platform performance, security, and availability.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align data initiatives with business goals.

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Job description

About Envato

At Envato, everything we do is about empowering creatives to thrive.

Were here to help creatives bring their ideas to life, supercharge their workflows, and equip them with an unparalleled toolkit they can use anywhere. With unlimited access to worldclass assets, innovative AI tools, and handson tutorials, we deliver what creatives need today and are continually evolving our offering. As AI transforms the creative landscape, we’re committed to building what’s next for the future.

We’re a purposedriven company and certified B Corp. We’ve long embraced flexible, inclusive ways of working and we’re proud of the connected culture we’ve built across our global team. Our values: Community Spirit, Build Our Future, Embrace Diversity, Make It Happen, and Make Envato Proud, guide everything we do, shaping how we work, grow, and succeed.

You can read more about us on our blog, including news of our acquisition by Shutterstock Inc in 2024.

About the Role

As a Data Engineering Manager at Envato, youll play a key role in leading and growing our Data Engineering team while driving the development of a brandnew, greenfield data platform. This is an opportunity to build a modern data ecosystem from the ground up while also maintaining and gradually transitioning away from our legacy platform.

Youll be responsible for setting direction, prioritizing work, and fostering collaboration across teams, ensuring the data platform evolves to support business needs. Your focus will be on empowering and supporting engineers, managing resources, and driving technical excellence—rather than just individual contribution. If youre excited about leading a team through a major transformation and shaping the future of data at Envato, this role is for you.

What youll be doing
  • Empower, mentor, and develop a data focused team, ensuring they perform at their best.
  • Organise team work, set clear goals, and ensure accountability to successfully deliver data engineering projects.
  • Lead the build of a modern, scalable data platform from scratch while maintaining and gradually decommissioning the legacy system.
  • Oversee the transition to AWS, leveraging Redshift, Snowflake, and DBT Cloud or Core for data transformation.
  • Work closely with analytics, product, and business teams to define priorities, ensure alignment, and deliver value.
  • Take ownership of platform availability, performance, and security, ensuring smooth operations.
  • Continuously refine engineering practices, streamline workflows, and enhance predictability in project execution.
  • Promote data engineering excellence, including wellstructured DBT models, scalable data pipelines, and robust governance.
  • Keep the team up to date with emerging technologies, encourage experimentation, and support professional growth.
  • Partner with senior leadership on technical strategy, budgets, resource planning, and longterm roadmap development.

  • About you
  • Experienced people leader with a strong track record of mentoring, coaching, and developing highperforming data engineering teams.
  • Previously worked as a Data Engineer and has handson experience in building and optimizing data platforms.
  • Proven ability to lead and scale data teams, ensuring smooth operations and continuous delivery of highquality work.
  • Strong delivery focus, effectively managing priorities, aligning resources, and driving successful project execution.
  • Expertise in cloud migration and replatforming, particularly within AWS environments.
  • Deep technical knowledge of Redshift, Snowflake, and DBT (Cloud or Core) for data transformation and modeling.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills, fostering collaboration across business teams and ensuring alignment with company goals.
  • Adaptable and proactive leader who embraces change, drives continuous improvement, and empowers teams to succeed.
  • Life at Envato

    • Flexible Working: remotefirst with flexibility for you to manage work and life as you need.
    • Work from Anywhere: apply to work in another location for up to 3 months per calendar year.
    • Connection Budget: an annual budget to connect with the team IRL where and when possible.
    • Learning Budget: study leave and an annual budget for you to put towards your learning and development.
    • Home Office Allowance: a contribution towards your setup and a monthly allowance to support work from home costs.
    • Wellbeing: access to a holistic assistance program that provides support in many areas of life and health.
    • Volunteer Leave: 2 days per calendar year to volunteer and give back to the community.
    • Parental Leave:20 weeks paid primary carer leave, and 6 weeks paid secondary carers leave.

    We appreciate the time you’ve taken to apply to Envato and were committed to responding to every applicant.
  • Required profile

    Experience

    Level of experience: Senior (5-10 years)
    Spoken language(s):
    English
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    Other Skills

    • Mentorship
    • Collaboration
    • Leadership

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