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Kraken is hiring a Data Platform Engineering Manager

About the Role

Manage a team of data engineers responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining data platforms that support analytics, machine learning, and operational systems. Drive technical strategy, mentor team members, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure reliable and efficient data delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of data platform engineers to deliver scalable and reliable data solutions
  • Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and product teams to understand data needs
  • Define and implement best practices for data modeling, ETL processes, and data quality
  • Oversee the architecture and evolution of data storage and processing systems
  • Ensure data platform security, compliance, and access controls are properly enforced
  • Drive adoption of modern data tools and cloud-native technologies
  • Mentor engineers in technical design, coding standards, and operational excellence
  • Establish team goals, performance metrics, and development plans
  • Promote a culture of innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement
  • Troubleshoot complex data pipeline issues and ensure system reliability
  • Manage project timelines and deliverables for data platform initiatives
  • Evaluate and integrate new data technologies and frameworks
  • Support data governance and metadata management practices
  • Work closely with infrastructure teams on scalability and cost optimization
  • Foster collaboration between engineering and business stakeholders
  • Lead incident response and post-mortem analysis for data-related outages
  • Ensure documentation standards are maintained across data systems
  • Drive automation of operational workflows and monitoring
  • Balance technical debt with feature development priorities
  • Champion data reliability and observability across pipelines
  • Participate in architectural reviews and system design discussions
  • Support on-call rotations and operational readiness
  • Recruit, onboard, and develop engineering talent
  • Promote inclusive team practices and professional growth
  • Align data platform roadmap with company-wide data strategy

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits package

Work Arrangement

Hybrid work model with flexibility for remote and office-based work

Team

Part of the Data Platform team within the broader engineering organization

Why This Role Matters

The data platform is foundational to decision-making, analytics, and product innovation. This role ensures the infrastructure is robust, scalable, and aligned with business needs.

What We Value

Technical excellence, collaborative leadership, proactive problem-solving, and a commitment to building systems that last.

Available for qualified candidates requiring work authorization

About company
Kraken
Kraken is a cryptocurrency exchange building premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers. The company is committed to industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support through products like Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures.
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Job Details
Department Engineering, Data Engineering
Category infrastructure
Posted a month ago