Paylocity

Manager Engineering (Data Engineering)

Paylocity$129K — $184K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS degree or higher in Computer Science or Information Technology, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of data engineering experience, including 1+ year in a management role
  • Strong expertise in data engineering technologies like DBT and Snowflake
  • Experience in agile development environments and process improvements
  • Proven leadership and mentoring capabilities for high-performing engineering teams
  • Excellent collaboration skills with Product, Design, and Business teams
  • Strong problem-solving skills, adaptable to change, and growth-oriented mindset

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a data engineering team to align with business goals
  • Own the health, scalability, and quality of the team's products
  • Drive technical execution and delivery of data engineering pipelines
  • Empower the team by establishing operational processes for efficient and impactful delivery
  • Facilitate continuous improvements in team processes
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration on projects that may extend beyond the immediate team
  • Coach and mentor engineers for career growth and skill development

Benefits

  • Fully remote position with no in-office requirements
  • Flexible work hours with availability for five days a week
  • Annual bonus eligibility and restricted stock unit grants based on performance
  • Comprehensive benefit coverage as outlined by the company
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from home or location of record within the U.S. with no in-office requirements. You must be available five days per week during designated work hours. The work arrangement for this role is subject to change based on business needs and individual performance. This may include adjustments to on-site requirements.

Manager Engineering (Data Engineering)

Position Overview

This role manages a team of data engineers to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that support business objectives. You will be responsible for the technical execution, operational efficiency, and health of your team's engineering output, ensuring high-quality, scalable software delivery. You will foster a high-performing, collaborative team environment, mentor engineers, and drive continuous improvements in both product and process. This role requires strong leadership, a hands-on approach to problem-solving, and a focus on delivering impactful solutions.

Primary Responsibilities

The below represents the primary duties of the position, others may be assigned as needed. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Lead and manage a data engineering team, ensuring alignment with product and business goals.
  • Own the overall health, scalability, and quality of products within the team's domain.
  • Drive technical execution and delivery of high-quality, scalable data engineering pipelines.
  • Empower and unblock the team by establishing efficient execution and operational processes, ensuring high velocity and impactful delivery.
  • Facilitate and continuously improve team processes, including development, planning, on call rotations, bug triage, and metrics review.
  • Drive execution on projects/goals that may extend beyond the immediate team's scope, ensuring cross-functional collaboration.
  • Coach and mentor engineers, supporting their career growth and skill development.
  • Work with a single team and product partners within a domain that may contain multiple products or applications while managing dependencies and expected outcomes.
  • Collaborate with Product, Security, and Business teams to align technical strategy with company objectives.
  • Ensure adherence to security best practices and compliance standards.
  • Monitor and analyze team performance metrics to drive continuous improvements in quality, velocity, and efficiency.
  • Manage team capacity and resource planning, ensuring the right talent is allocated to meet project goals.
  • Stay up to date on industry trends and emerging technologies, applying relevant innovations to enhance team effectiveness.

Education and Experience
  • BS degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in data engineering, with 1+ years in a management role.
  • Strong technical background in data engineering related technologies (DBT, Snowflake or similar)
  • Experience working in agile development environments and driving process improvements.
  • Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing engineering teams.
  • Strong collaboration skills, with experience working across Product, Design, and Business functions.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, adaptability to change, and a curious, growth-oriented mindset.

Physical requirements
  • Ability to sit for extended periods: The role requires sitting at a desk or workstation for long periods, typically 7-8 hours a day.
  • Use of computer and phone systems: The employee must be able to operate a computer, use phone systems, and type. This includes using multiple software programs and inquiries simultaneously.


The base pay range for this position is $129,400 - $184,800 /yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual bonus and restricted stock unit grant based on individual performance in addition to a full range of benefits outlined here. This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via www.paylocity.com/careers.

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About Paylocity

Paylocity Holding Corporation provides cloud-based payroll and human capital management (HCM) software solutions for medium-sized organizations in the United States. The company offers Payroll module that enables clients to automate key payroll processes and manage compliance; Core HR module, which provides a set of HR capabilities enabling clients to manage HR data; and Talent module that enable clients to manage their talent throughout employees' tenures, starting at recruiting and carrying through onboarding, learning, and performance management. It also provides Workforce Management module that enables clients to manage their time and labor processes; Benefits module, which offers benefit management solutions for healthcare and retirement plans; and Analytics module that enables clients to analyze and report on their business data. In addition, the company provides implementation and training, client and employee self-service, and online support and customer resources services. It markets and sells its products through direct sales force primarily to clients in the professional services, technology, retail, and financial services industries. Paylocity Holding Corporation was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Learn more about Paylocity
Size
4,150 employees
Market Cap
$10.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$67.1 million
Founded
1997
5 Year Trend
+23.2%
Revenue
$584.3 million
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