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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

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