Job Description
This is a chance to lead a high-performing data engineering team working on a modern, cloud-based analytics platform used by a global customer base.
You'll take ownership of delivery across a critical product area, balancing innovation with stability while operating at meaningful scale.
You'll be joining a global, fast-growing, product-led SaaS environment that is actively embedding AI into how software is built and delivered.
The role offers real scope to influence engineering practices, uplift team capability, and shape how data powers product and business outcomes.
The culture is cooperative, low on bureaucracy, and built around autonomy, accountability, and strong engineering standards.
It's an environment where experienced leaders can make pragmatic decisions, move quickly, and build teams that consistently deliver high-quality outcomes.
Salary: $190k-$200k + Super + Stock Options
Location: Melbourne or Sydney
Hybrid: 2-3 days/week in office
What You'll Do
Lead, coach, and grow a high-performing team of data engineers
Own delivery across a modern data platform in a Scrum environment
Partner with Product and Design to turn goals into clear execution plans
Balance feature delivery, platform improvements, and technical debt
Drive engineering quality across code, testing, and system design
Improve reliability,



scalability, and observability of data systems
Embed AI-assisted tooling to improve productivity and outcomes
Collaborate across teams and communicate clearly in a distributed environment
What You'll Bring
Background as a Senior Data or Analytics Engineer before moving into leadership
2+ years in Engineering or Data team management
Proven ability to improve delivery quality and speed through technical and process change
Strong experience with distributed systems and data at scale
Hands-on understanding of modern data platforms (e.g. Databricks, Snowflake)
Experience planning and delivering in Agile/Scrum environments
Strong communication skills across global, distributed teams
Exposure to large-scale data platform or cloud migration projects
Degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
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TheDriveGroup is 100% committed to improving meaningful diversity in the technology industry.
We partner with clients who embrace diversity and seek candidates across all backgrounds, abilities, genders, sexualities, cultures, and faiths.
If you have the right skills and attitude we would love to hear from you!

📌 Data Engineering Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 TheDriveGroup
📍 New South Wales