Manager, Engineering

So, what’s the role all about?
We are seeking an experienced Manager, Engineering to lead a globally distributed team responsible for optimizing and managing data pipelines, real-time data processing, and database operations. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in SQL, databases, Kafka, Flink, Airflow, and AWS, along with experience in managing remote teams across multiple time zones. 

How will you make an impact?  

• Lead and mentor a distributed DataOps team, ensuring high performance and collaboration across different regions. 
• Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of scalable data pipelines and streaming applications. 
• Manage and optimize database operations, ensuring data integrity, performance, and security. 
• Implement and maintain real-time data processing workflows using Kafka and Flink. 
• Collaborate with engineering, analytics, and business teams to ensure seamless data flow and accessibility. 
• Develop and enforce best practices for data governance, monitoring, and observability. 
• Drive automation and efficiency improvements in DataOps processes. 
• Ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of data infrastructure. 
• Manage project timelines, resource allocation, and stakeholder expectations. 

Have you got what it takes?

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, OR 5+ years of experience in DataOps, Data Engineering, or a related field. 
• Proven experience managing and leading remote teams across multiple time zones. 
• Strong proficiency in SQL and database management (e.g., Snowflake, SQL, NoSQL databases). 
• Expertise in real-time data processing technologies such as Kafka and Flink. 
• Experience with Airflow for workflow orchestration. 
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms, particularly AWS. 
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code and automation tools. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience working in a fast-paced, globally distributed environment. 
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines for data workflows. 
• Understanding of data security and compliance best practices. 

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employees will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.​

Requisition ID: 10613
Reporting into: Manager, Network Operations
Role Type: Individual Contributor

What’s in it for you?
Join an ever-growing, market disrupting, global company where the teams – comprised of the best of the best – work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and creative environment! As the market leader, every day at NICE is a chance to learn and grow, and there are endless internal career opportunities across multiple roles, disciplines, domains, and locations. If you are passionate, innovative, and excited to constantly raise the bar, you may just be our next NICEr!

Enjoy NICE-FLEX! 
At NICE, we work according to the NICE-FLEX hybrid model, which enables maximum flexibility: 2 days working from the office and 3 days of remote work, each week. Naturally, office days focus on face-to-face meetings, where teamwork and collaborative thinking generate innovation, new ideas, and a vibrant, interactive atmosphere.