Job Description
About us n
We'rethe team behind digital retailer Very.
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Our purpose, helping families get more out of life, powers everything we do.
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And we want our people to get more out of life too! Ifyou'rehigh-performing, ambitious and make the most of every opportunity, we want to hear from you. In return,you'llenjoy heaps of flexibility, greatperksand advantages, and the freedom to be yourself, keep learning and take your career wherever you want it to go.
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If you love making a difference,you'lllove making it sparkle for millions of Very customers.
About the team n
The Data team plays a critical role in helping Very unlock the value of its data.
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We'reresponsible for the
platforms,pipelinesand
products that power reporting, analytics, data
science,personalisationand
decision-making across the Group. Our teams work closely with Product, Architecture, Data Science, Delivery and Business stakeholders to solve complex challenges and deliver real commercial value.
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This role sits within the senior leadership team for Data and will work alongside the Head of Data and fellow engineering leaders to shape our strategy, drive modern
engineeringpracticesand
support the continued evolution of our data ecosystem.
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You'lllead multiple Data Engineering Managers, BI Engineering Managers and Lead Engineers, supporting a wider organisation of around 40 engineers and analysts.
About the role Leading and growing great engineering teams n
Success in this role starts with people.
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You'llcreate an environment where engineers can thrive, helping leaders and teams develop their skills, progress their careers and deliver great outcomes.You'llprovide clear direction, removeobstaclesand foster a culture built on
trust,accountabilityand
continuous improvement.
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You'llalso play a key role in attracting andretainingtop talent, helping us build a diverse,engagedand high-performing engineering organisation.
Shaping our data engineering strategy n
You'llhelp define the future of data engineering at Very.
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Working closely with Architecture,



Product and Technology leaders,you'llset the technical direction for your teams and ensure our platforms continue to evolve to meet the needs of a growing business.
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From modernisation initiatives and cloud adoption through to data platform optimisation and technical debt management,you'llbalance long-term strategic thinking with the practicalities of delivering value today.
Delivering trusted, scalable data products n
You'llbe accountable for the deliveryof dataproducts
incollaborationwith
the business domains.
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Your teams will build solutions that are secure,reliableand scalable by design, ensuring colleagues across Very can access the data they need to make confident decisions.
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You'llchampion engineering excellence, helping teams adopt modern practices that improve quality,
speed,resilienceand
operational performance.
Driving collaboration across the business n
This role sits at the intersection of
technology,productand
business strategy.
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You'llbuild robust relationships with stakeholders across the organisation, helping translate business priorities into clear engineering outcomes.You'llinfluence decisions, challenge constructively and ensure our data capabilities continue to support the ambitions of the wider business.
About you n
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Significant experienceleading large-scale data engineering organisations within modern technology environments.(AWS, Teradata,Fivetran, Power BI)
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A track recordof building, developing and inspiring high-performing engineering teams.
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Strong experience delivering data
platforms,pipelinesand
products at scale.
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Previoushands-on experience in Data Engineering, with a strong understanding of modern engineering practices.
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Experience working within Agile,DevSecOpsand product-led delivery environments.
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The ability to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery.
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Solid stakeholder management skills and the confidence to influence at senior levels.
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Experience managing technical debt,
engineeringroadmapsand
platform modernisation initiatives.
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A passion for
coaching,mentoringand
helping others grow
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Experience with AWS and cloud-based data platforms.
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Teradata,Fivetranand
modern data integration tooling.
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Business Intelligence and analytical engineering capabilities.
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Experience inMulti-cloudor complex enterprise data environments.
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Retail, eCommerce,
FinancialServicesor
similarly data-rich organisations.
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Some of our benefits n
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Flexible, hybrid working model
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Inclusive culture and environment, check out our Glassdoor reviews
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£10,000 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs
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30 days holiday + bank holidays
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LinkedIn Learning access
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Bonus potential (performance and business-related)
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Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk
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Matched pension up to 6%
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More benefits can be found on our career site
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Diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities n
We're building a culture of everyday inclusion, and welcome applications from anyone who believes they can do the job. We don't discriminate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
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We want our recruitment process to be accessible to everyone. If you need reasonable adjustments to apply, interview, or perform a role, let us know via . We'll be happy to support you.
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We're proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer and have nine brilliant colleague networks - including DAWN (Disability Awareness at Very) and Think (Neurodiversity at Very) — that are helping us make Very an even more inclusive place to work.
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📌 Senior Data Engineering Manager (Sydney)
🏢 The Very Group
📍 Sydney