(senior) Manager, Data Platform

Smartly

Helsinki, Finland
On-site
Data engineering practices
Data modelling
Data platform evolution
Lead two complementary squads - Data Engineering & Data Analytics - under one shared vision, while keeping each squad’s mission and operating model distinct

Job Summary

  • Lead two complementary squads - Data Engineering & Data Analytics - under one shared vision, while keeping each squad’s mission and operating model distinct.
  • Own the development and evolution of the data platform, including data warehouses, pipelines, transformation layers, data models, semantic foundations, and core reporting assets.
  • Benefit from equity options, performance-based rewards, competitive compensation, and ample career development opportunities.

Matching Summary

Lead two complementary squads - Data Engineering & Data Analytics - under one shared vision, while keeping each squad’s mission and operating model distinct.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Data Engineering practices
  • Data modelling
  • Data platform evolution
  • Scalable platform operations
  • Data quality standards

Nice-to-have

  • Data-informed culture
  • Growth-minded individuals
  • Pragmatic approach
  • Builder mindset

Key Requirements

  • Strong technical foundations in data engineering, data warehousing, data modelling, and analytics
  • Experience building or scaling a modern data platform
  • Ability to credibly lead discussions on data pipelines, warehouse design, modelling, reliability, governance, and real-time or near-real-time data flows
  • Track record of leading cross-functional or multidisciplinary teams
  • Hands-on experience with modern data tooling (e.g., BigQuery, dbt)
  • Ability and willingness to work from our Helsinki office three days a week

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