Data & Engineering Manager

About Preface

Preface is a content and tech-enabling company with the mission to enable learners with up-trend tech knowledge and skills anytime, anywhere, and in any format. We have been living and breathing by the motto “there isn’t a thing that cannot be learnt. With the vision to increase the overall tech literacy of the world, Preface is known to provide market-leading education solutions to fulfill the ever-changing learning & customised-development needs of learners and corporates worldwide.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Data & Engineering Manager to lead our digital development and project management efforts. In this role, you will lead the effort of building an immersive tech learning experience, using data to inform business and product decisions, and supporting technical needs for operation teams. You will collaborate closely with multiple internal teams and external vendors/affiliates.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of technical, design and operation professionals, promoting a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate internally with cross-functional teams, and externally with vendors and affiliates to deliver products that meet timeline and expectations.
• Work with databases to retrieve, analyze and visualize data, informing decisions on learner engagement, content enhancement and business optimisation.
• Support operational tech needs, including system optimisation and troubleshooting to maintain seamless platform performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related fields.
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages (e.g. Python, JavaScript), database technologies (e.g. SQL, NoSQL) and BI tools (e.g. Metabase).
• Familiar with AI/ML concepts and digital transformation initiatives. Passion for education and technology, with a commitment to fostering data-driven decision-making and innovation.
• Excellent project management and communication skills, with a strong business sense and collaboration mindset. Humble team player comfortable with fast-paced startup environments and ambiguity.

Becoming a Prefacer 

We believe that our talent is what differentiates us from the world. Our People Team is dedicated to maximize the potential of our talents through developing traits, skills, and knowledge that will help you become an effective business leader. Our culture of collaboration and growth is what enables us to stay innovative and supportive throughout the speed ride of growth. In addition to high growth opportunities, we also offer a range of perks and benefits to our talents: 

• We care about your wellbeing
• Competitive health insurance
• Complimentary food & beverage for you and your loved ones at Preface Coffee & Wine
• We care about your growth & development
• Complimentary tech knowledge upskilling
• Global exposure
• Great career development opportunities in a growing company
• Do meaningful work - be part of the future of education technology and a leading force in the industry
• We care about your day to day
• Premium working locations
• Casual work attire