Manager, Data Engineering

Sonatype is the software supply chain security company. We provide the world’s best end-to-end software supply chain security solution, combining the only proactive protection against malicious open source, the only enterprise grade SBOM management and the leading open source dependency management platform. This empowers enterprises to create and maintain secure, quality, and innovative software at scale.
As founders of Nexus Repository and stewards of Maven Central, the world’s largest repository of Java open-source software, we are software pioneers and our open source expertise is unmatched. We empower innovation with an unparalleled commitment to build faster, safer software and harness AI and data intelligence to mitigate risk, maximize efficiencies, and drive powerful software development.
More than 2,000 organizations, including 70% of the Fortune 100 and 15 million software developers, rely on Sonatype to optimize their software supply chains.

About the Role

• The Engineering Manager – Data role at Sonatype blends hands-on data engineering with leadership and strategic influence. You will lead high-performing data engineering teams to build the infrastructure, pipelines, and systems that fuel analytics, business intelligence, and machine learning across our global products.
• We’re looking for a leader who brings deep technical experience in modern data platforms, is fluent in programming, and understands the nuances of open-source consumption and software supply chain security. This hybrid role is based out of our Hyderabad office. 

What You’ll Do

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of data engineers responsible for building scalable, secure, and maintainable data solutions.
• Design and architect data pipelines, Lakehouse systems, and warehouse models using tools such as Databricks, Airflow, Spark, and Snowflake/Redshift.
• Stay hands-on—write, review, and guide production-level code in Python, Java, or similar languages.
• Ensure strong foundations in data modeling, governance, observability, and data quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, Security, Engineering, and Data Science to translate business needs into data strategies and deliverables.
• Apply your knowledge of open-source component usage, dependency management, and software composition analysis to ensure our data platforms support secure development practices.
• Embed application security principles into data platform design, supporting Sonatype’s mission to secure the software supply chain.
• Foster an engineering culture that prioritizes continuous improvement, technical excellence, and team ownership.

Who You Are

• A technical leader with a strong background in data engineering, platform design, and secure software development.
• Comfortable operating across domains—data infrastructure, programming, architecture, security, and team leadership.
• Passionate about delivering high-impact results through technical contributions, mentoring, and strategic thinking.
• Familiar with modern data engineering practices, open-source ecosystems, and the challenges of managing data securely on a scale.
• A collaborative communicator who thrives in hybrid and cross-functional team environments.

What You Need

• 6+ years of experience in data engineering, backend systems, or infrastructure development.
• 2+ year of experience in a technical leadership or engineering management role with hands-on contribution.
• Expertise in data technologies: Databricks, Spark, Airflow, Snowflake/Redshift, dbt, etc.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or Scala with experience building robust, production-grade systems.
• Experience in data modeling (dimensional modeling, star/snowflake schema), data warehousing, and ELT/ETL pipeline development.
• Understanding software dependency management and open-source consumption patterns.
• Familiarity with application security principles and a strong interest in secure software supply chains.
• Experience supporting real-time data systems or streaming architectures.
• Exposure to machine learning pipelines or data productization.
• Experience with tools like Terraform, Kubernetes, and CI/CD for data engineering workflows.
• Knowledge of data governance frameworks and regulatory compliance (GDPR, SOC2, etc.).

Why Join Us?

• Help secure the software supply chain for millions of developers worldwide.
• Build meaningful software in a collaborative, fast-moving environment with strong technical peers.
• Stay hands-on while leading—technical leadership is part of the job, not separate from it.
• Join a global engineering organization with deep local roots and a strong team culture.
• Competitive salary, great benefits, and opportunities for growth and innovation. 

At Sonatype, we value diversity and inclusivity. We offer perks such as parental leave, diversity and inclusion working groups, and flexible working practices to allow our employees to show up as their whole selves. We are an equal-opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us know.