Senior Manager - Tech Consulting - FS - CNS - TC - Platforms - Hyderabad

Technology Consulting

Title: Senior Manager I, Data Engineering

EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. Technology is at the heart of what we do and deliver at EY. Technology solutions are integrated in the client services we deliver and are key to our innovation as an organization. 

Fueled by strategic investment in technology and innovation, Client Technology seeks to drive growth opportunities and solve complex business problems for our clients through building a robust platform for business and powerful product engine that are vital to innovation at scale. As part of Client Technology, you’ll work with technologists and business experts, blending EY’s deep industry knowledge and innovative ideas with our platforms, capabilities, and technical expertise. As a catalyst for change and growth, you’ll be at the forefront of integrating emerging technologies from AI to Data Analytics into every corner of what we do at EY. That means more growth for you, exciting learning opportunities, career choices, and the chance to make a real impact.

EY Technology:

Technology has always been at the heart of what we do and deliver at EY. We need technology to keep an organization the size of ours working efficiently. We have 250,000 people in more than 140 countries, all of whom rely on secure technology to be able to do their job every single day.  Everything from the laptops we use, to the ability to work remotely on our mobile devices and connecting our people and our clients, to enabling hundreds of internal tools and external solutions delivered to our clients.  Technology solutions are integrated in the client services we deliver and is key to us being more innovative as an organization.

EY Technology supports our technology needs through three business units:

Client Technology (CT) - focuses on developing new technology services for our clients. It enables EY to identify new technology-based opportunities faster and pursue those opportunities more rapidly.

Enterprise Workplace Technology (EWT) – EWT supports our Core Business Services functions and will deliver fit-for-purpose technology infrastructure at the cheapest possible cost for quality services. EWT will also support our internal technology needs by focusing on a better user experience.

Information Security (Info Sec) - Info Sec prevents, detects, responds and mitigates cyber-risk, protecting EY and client data, and our information management systems.  

The opportunity

The Senior Manager, Data Engineering, is responsible for leading a team of data engineers to develop, optimize, and maintain scalable data pipelines and infrastructure. This role oversees the automation of ETL processes, ensures data integrity and availability and collaborates with business and technology teams to align data strategies with business objectives. The position requires strong leadership, technical expertise and strategic thinking to drive data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Your key responsibilities

• Hire, evaluate, and develop a team of data engineers, providing training and mentorship to enhance skills and performance.
• Manage and optimize automated ETL processes to handle large-scale data transformation and ensure seamless data flow.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to define data engineering strategies, execute data initiatives and align efforts with business goals.
• Direct the planning, prioritization and execution of data engineering projects to support business intelligence and analytics.
• Oversee the design and development of scalable data pipelines, databases and storage solutions to support enterprise-wide data needs.
• Ensure data consistency, integrity, and integration from diverse sources, including APIs, databases and third-party platforms.
• Proactively monitor data processes, identify performance bottlenecks and implement improvements for efficiency and reliability.
• Partner with data scientists, analysts and business stakeholders to provide reliable data solutions and insights.
• Maintain documentation, enforce data security policies and implement industry best practices for data governance.
• Lead or participate in high-impact projects, exploring emerging technologies and methodologies to enhance data capabilities.

Skills and attributes for success

• A team player with strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
• Constantly updating yourself about new technologies in the market
• A winning personality and the ability to become a trusted advisor to the stakeholders

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Minimum 10 years of business or technical experience, including people management and data engineering expertise.
• Bachelor’s degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Computer Science or IT, or Bachelor’s in Computer Applications (BCA), or Master’s in Computer Applications (MCA).
• Extensive experience in data engineering, ETL processes and database management (SQL, NoSQL, cloud-based data platforms).
• Strong expertise in big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Snowflake) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Hands-on experience with data integration tools, APIs and real-time data streaming frameworks.
• Proficiency in Python, Scala, Java, or other programming languages for data engineering.
• Knowledge of data governance, security policies and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive strategic data initiatives.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking and project management skills.
• Ability to lead, mentor and develop high-performing teams in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Strong verbal and written communication, facilitation, relationship-building, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Be highly flexible, adaptable, and creative.
• Comfortable interacting with senior executives (within the firm and at the client)

What we look for

• Strong teamwork, work ethic, product mindset, client centricity and a relentless commitment to EY values.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Make your mark.

Apply now.