Manager, Data Engineering

About the role

We know our purpose. What's yours? At Purpose Financial, data isn't just infrastructure — it's the engine behind every decision that helps millions of customers achieve financial stability. We're looking for a seasoned Manager, Data Engineering who is ready to lead, build, and innovate at scale from our home office in downtown Greenville, SC.

Responsibilities

• Architect and manage high-performance, scalable cloud data platforms (Snowflake, AWS, DBT)
• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of data engineers
• Build and maintain robust ingestion frameworks, workflow orchestration, and automation solutions using open-source Apache tools (Airflow, Kafka, Spark, NiFi)
• Define data models and standards across structured, semi-structured, and unstructured sources
• Partner with executive leadership to align data strategy with business objectives
• Promote a culture of continuous integration, delivery, and innovation
• Evaluate and manage third-party vendor relationships to ensure reliability and cost efficiency

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in a data engineering, data architecture, or related leadership role
• Proven hands-on expertise in cloud computing platforms — Snowflake, AWS, and/or DBT
• Strong proficiency in Python, Java, or Scala, plus SQL & NoSQL database experience
• Deep knowledge of Apache open-source tools (Airflow, Kafka, Spark, NiFi)
• Solid understanding of microservices, event streaming, and distributed systems
• Experience with machine learning and data science concepts
• Exceptional communication skills — you can translate complex technical concepts to any audience
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (Master's preferred)

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Comprehensive Health, Life & Wellness Benefits
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Volunteer Time Off
• Downtown Greenville office with free parking, onsite gym & free snacks/drinks
• Hybrid Work Support

About Purpose Financial

Purpose Financial is an innovative consumer financial services company committed to helping customers achieve their version of financial stability — today and in the future. Since 1997, we've grown to 800+ storefronts across 23 states, employing over 2,500 team members who are passionate about making a difference.