Engineering Manager - Data Platform

 

As an Engineering Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical strategy and leading the evolution of our Data Platform team. You will lead a team of talented data engineers, fostering their growth while driving innovation and excellence in a data-driven, collaborative environment.

YOUR CHALLENGE:

Technical Strategy and Product Evolution

• Data Platform Vision:
  • Oversee the technical vision for the data platform in alignment with our data strategy.
  • Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Data Warehouse architecture, ensuring scalability, reliability, and efficiency.
  • Collaborate with data analytics and data science teams to understand their needs and integrate their feedback into the data platform strategy.
  • Advocate for data-driven decision-making throughout the organization and ensure that data platforms and tools support these initiatives.
• Craftsmanship and Delivery:
  • Lead initiatives to implement and refine data governance, data quality, and data security practices within the data platform.
  • Stay abreast of emerging trends in data engineering, big data technologies, and cloud data solutions to continually enhance the data platform.
  • Set and maintain high standards for development practices, code quality, and delivery excellence.
  • Lead and mentor a team of Data Engineers and Analytics Engineers fostering a culture of craftsmanship, attention to detail, and continuous improvement.
• People Leadership and Development:
  • Build and lead a high-performing team, providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
  • Set clear goals and expectations for team members, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.
  • Conduct regular performance reviews, providing constructive feedback, recognizing achievements, and identifying opportunities for growth.
  • Champion a culture of continuous learning and personal development, encouraging knowledge-sharing and fostering innovation within the team.
• Delivery and Operational Excellence:
  • Guide the team in setting and achieving clear goals, ensuring high-quality feature development and system reliability.
  • Implement efficient workflows and agile methodologies, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Make decisive and informed decisions, balancing quality, timelines, and business requirements.

• Leadership and Team Development

  • Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing engineering team, guiding them to solve problems proactively and collaboratively.
  • Encourage professional growth, providing constructive feedback and development opportunities for team members.
  • Address challenges within the team confidently, including handling difficult situations and making tough decisions when necessary.
  • Foster a collaborative and communicative team culture, ensuring alignment across functions and proactive problem-solving.

 

 ABOUT YOU:

• Proven experience as an Engineering Manager, ideally with previous hands-on software engineering experience and a background as a data engineer.
• Experience managing and growing teams in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Deep understanding of auction systems, marketplaces, or ride-hailing platforms, with a focus on driving tailored and attractive offers.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, ensuring alignment across cross-functional teams and active engagement in decision-making.
• Decisive and confident in handling complex situations.
• Passionate about fostering team growth, with a proven track record of mentoring and supporting individual development.

 

About Blacklane

Our mission is simple but powerful: to become the world’s leading premium, global chauffeur service. Operating in 50+ countries, we reimagine chauffeur-driven rides by prioritizing reliability, innovation, and first-class service at every step. Blacklane is also at the forefront of sustainable mobility efforts, continuously working to reduce our operational impact on the planet.

Our Company Culture & Values
Blacklane has grown from a two-person startup in Berlin to a global team of over 300 people representing 54+ nationalities. Our culture is powered by our commitment to three core values: Care, Drive and Excellence.  

• Care - We are invested in each other's well-being and professional growth. 
• Drive - We act with pace and determination. We are ambitious, committed to a growth mindset, and champion ownership and delivery.
• Excellence - We understand our customers so we can exceed expectations. 

We support our people through initiatives like Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs that bring our values to life.

 

✨ Why join Blacklane?

At Blacklane, our Compensation and Benefits strategies are designed to be fair and market-aligned. We combine base salary with variable elements and long-term incentives as part of our overall rewards framework. All employees participate in our company-wide Virtual Stock Option Plan (VSOP), sharing in Blacklane’s long-term success.

In addition, we offer a benefits package tailored to each location, supporting health, wellbeing, time off, learning, and local needs. Some of the benefits for this role and country include:

Local perks – UK (London)
💙 100% employer-paid health insurance for you and your dependents, with 24hr GP access
🌴 28 vacation days per year, increasing with tenure
🏦 Company pension with up to 5% employer contribution
🍽️ Twice‑weekly Just Eat lunch vouchers for UK hub employees
💪 Your Mental and Physical Health → No compromise with Nilo and Wellhub
🎓 Continuous learning through LinkedIn learning and L&D budget
🏢 Hybrid setup: 3 days a week in our London office
🚘Mystery Rides: Quarterly Voucher to enjoy personal trips around the world with Blacklane and experience our service from a guest’s perspective.

Do you have any questions or want to know more about our way of working? Feel free to contact us. We’re happy to connect!

We place great value on equal opportunities. Therefore, we welcome everyone to apply!