Manager of Data Engineering / Azure / Bethesda, MD

Bethesda, MD, US • Posted 60+ days ago • Updated 13 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

$160000 - $170000/yr

Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC

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Job Details

Skills

Leadership
Insurance
SQL Azure
Microsoft Azure
ADF
Data Engineering
Extract
Transform
Load
Data Modeling
Technical Drafting
Mentorship
Communication
Management
Optimization
Cloud Computing
Analytics
Health Insurance
SAP BASIS

Summary

Our client, a well-established insurance company based in Bethesda, Maryland, is seeking a Manager of Data Engineering for a full-time opportunity. This is a high-impact role for a technically strong leader who can manage a small team while remaining hands-on in the delivery of modern data solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep experience with Azure SQL, Azure Data Factory (ADF), and a strong grasp of data engineering best practices in cloud environments.

In this role, you will be responsible for both managing and mentoring a small team of data engineers, while also contributing directly to the design and implementation of scalable data pipelines and architecture. The breakdown is approximately 50% hands-on technical work and 50% management and strategic oversight. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a hybrid leadership role within a growing, data-driven organization in the insurance sector. This is a hybrid opportunity in Bethesda, MD, requiring 2 days per week in-office.

Required Skills and Experience

Proven experience managing a small data engineering or data platform team
Strong expertise in Azure SQL and Azure Data Factory (ADF)
Solid understanding of core data engineering principles (ETL, data modeling, pipeline architecture)
Ability to contribute directly to technical design and implementation

What You Will Be Doing

Managing and mentoring a small team of data engineers
Splitting time 50% hands-on (coding, architecture, implementation) and 50% management (planning, reviews, stakeholder communication)
Overseeing the development and optimization of scalable, cloud-based data pipelines
Collaborating with cross-functional teams including analytics, product, and engineering

The Offer

Bonus eligible

You will receive the following benefits:

Medical Insurance
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) {including match}

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10105282
Position Id: 796724
Posted 30+ days ago

Company Info

About Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC

Motion Recruitment delivers IT Talent Solutions for Contract, Direct Hire, Managed Solutions and Statement of Work to all of North America from our 21 delivery centers. Our high-touch, specialized, team-based recruitment model’s success is proven through our exemplary track record in filling the most challenging IT positions for startup and enterprise clients alike. Our hyper-specialized tech focus results in a truly consultative approach for both our clients and candidates, within our recruiting areas of expertise: Software, Mobile, Data, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Product + UX and Functional.

Motion also delivers IT Consulting Solutions through the Motion Consulting Group (MCG) that create true digital transformation for IT projects in Agile Development & Coaching, DevOps & DevSecOps Solutions, and Managed Services for IT Operations.

We’re also the proud creators of Tech in Motion and the Timmy Awards, our North American community platform, events series and award program that connects over 250,000 tech enthusiasts to meet, learn, and innovate.

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