Data Platform Engineering Manager - Cyber Data Platform

Tesco Plc; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the UK seeks a Data Platform Engineering Manager to lead the cyber data team. You will design data architectures, implement data integration frameworks, and ensure compliance with security standards. The ideal candidate has solid programming skills, experience with cloud technologies, and a background in engineering management. This full-time position offers competitive benefits including an annual bonus scheme, generous holiday allowance, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme up to 20%

25 days holiday plus personal day

Private medical insurance

Generous maternity/adoption leave

Free virtual GP service

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Relevant experience as an Engineering Manager, leading large teams.
• Proficiency in programming and cloud platforms.
• Ability to develop strong team relationships.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage data architectures for threat detection.
• Implement automated frameworks for data integration.
• Ensure compliance with data security regulations.
• Streamline deployments using DevOps practices.
• Support recruitment and development of cyber data talent.
• Provide insights to cybersecurity leadership.

Skills

Engineering Management

Python

Java

SQL

Cloud Platforms

Big Data Technologies

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Terraform

ETL

ELT

Airflow

Cybersecurity Principles

Job description

Data Platform Engineering Manager - Cyber Data Platform

Join to apply for the Data Platform Engineering Manager - Cyber Data Platform role at Tesco. As the Data Platform Engineering Manager in the cyber data team, you will play a crucial role in the development, management, and optimisation of our self‑served cyber data infrastructure. You will lead technical decisions and be responsible for a team of data platform engineers to provide a reliable and robust data platform, enabling seamless acquisition, storage, processing and analysis of security data for operational, analytics, machine learning and Gen AI purposes. The data platform lies at the heart of our security detection strategy, serving wider security teams.

Responsibilities

• Data Architecture: Design, build and manage real‑time, near real‑time and batch data architectures that support threat detection, incident response and reporting through advanced analytics, machine learning and GenAI capabilities.
• Data Integration & Transformation: Implement and manage automated frameworks for integrating data from various security sources into the security lake, and for moving data between the raw, trusted and curated data layers.
• Data Security & Compliance: Implement and enforce data security standard methodologies, ensuring the protection of sensitive information and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Automation & DevOps: Implement automations and DevOps practices to streamline the deployment, configuration and management of data platform components.
• Contributing to and supporting the ongoing recruitment and talent development process for the cyber data team at Tesco.
• Providing reporting and insight to the cyber security leadership team and other senior business representatives.
• Managing service providers and teams I work with inside and outside of Tesco.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience as an Engineering Manager, leading teams and managing data projects at scale.
• Solid programming experience in languages such as Python or Java along with proficiency in SQL.
• Experience working with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure) and big data technologies like Spark, Flink, etc.
• Solid grasp of Kubernetes, CI/CD and Terraform.
• Working knowledge of ETL and ELT frameworks and orchestration tools such as Airflow.
• Hiring, developing and retaining cyber data platform talent.
• Ability to deliver clear input, guide and empower the team to achieve desired outcomes.
• Developing working relationships with various teams and all levels of seniority to facilitate the adoption of the data infrastructure.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and practices.

What's in it for you?

• Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary.
• Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays).
• Private medical insurance.
• 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 year’s service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, and 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave.
• Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, and free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing.

About Us

Our vision at Tesco is to become every customer’s favourite way to shop, whether they are at home or out on the move. Our core purpose is ‘Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day’. We pride ourselves on an inclusive culture where everyone feels able to be themselves. We are committed to diversity, accessible recruitment and creating a workplace where differences are valued.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level.

Employment type

Full‑time.

Job function

Information Technology | Retail.