Schibsted Marketplaces is transforming the way people consume goods and services with some of the strongest brands Like FINN, Blocket, Tori, DBA & Bilbasen in the Nordics
The Data & Productivity Platform Team is part of the the Foundation unit, which designed to empower Schibsted Marketplaces providing essential Technology shared services and fostering innovation.
In the Data Platform area within the Data & Productivity Platforms, the focus is on enabling self-serve data management, discovery, and utilisation of data across the organisation. This area provides the foundational capabilities that allow various teams to seamlessly access, manage, and leverage data for analytics, AI development, personalisation, and advertising.The platform capabilities primarily serves internal teams by enabling them to unlock the value of data in a scalable and efficient manner.
We are looking for an Engineering Manager to join us and help drive the strategy, development, and success of these data platform capabilities. You will play a key role in ensuring our Verticals can fully harness the potential of data to fuel business growth and innovation.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our Data Accessibility team. You will be responsible for leading a team of engineers dedicated to ensuring seamless data access across the organisation while managing Apache Kafka infrastructure, on Confluent Cloud, for reliable real-time data streaming. This role will focus on optimising data accessibility strategies, administering Kafka and Confluent Cloud environments, and ensuring high availability, scalability, and security. The manager will also drive process improvements, foster cross-functional collaboration, and support the organisation’s growth through robust data infrastructure management. This includes overseeing data governance processes, ensuring compliance with privacy and accessibility regulations, and promoting best practices for data accessibility across systems.
You will partner with a Product Manager to align technical execution with product vision, balancing business needs with engineering goals. Your combined leadership will foster a culture of innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement, ensuring that the team delivers solutions that meet strategic objectives.
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WHAT WE OFFER
We provide an engaging workplace where successes are celebrated, and colleagues support each other. Join us in our modern Oslo office, designed to inspire innovation and collaboration.
Here’s what you can expect:
Should you feel this is a good opportunity for you then apply with your resume before the application deadline on 20th Feb 2025
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FINN, Blocket, DBA, Bilbasen, Oikotie & Tori. Did you spot any familiar names? Then you already know a bit about Schibsted Marketplaces! Our team spans across the Nordics and Poland, united by a shared passion for our work and to foster a friendly and caring community. Curiosity, teamwork, problem-solving and continuous learning are the cornerstones of our culture.
Currently, we’re embarking on an exciting journey to become a fully marketplace-focused company. Our mission is to empower people to make smart choices for themselves and future generations. To achieve this, we are committed to staying agile and proactive in the rapidly evolving digital landscape — shaping the future of digital marketplaces.
1839Christian Schibsted founds a Printing House.
1860Aftenposten is established, soon becoming a favoured and trusted media channel.
1966Schibsted acquires VG.
1996 - 1998Schibsted buys Aftonbladet and Svenska Dagbladet, two of Sweden’s leading national quality newspapers.
2000Finn.no is founded, today one of Norway's strongest brands.
2003Blocket is acquired. Today the number one market place in Sweden.
2005Schibsted Growth starts investing in various digital brands.
2006 The international expansion of Schibsted classified business is starting.
2019Adevinta is listed at Oslo Børs. Schibsted’s international Marketplaces is spun off into a separate company.
2020 - 2021Adevinta acquires 100% of eBay Classifieds Group creating the worlds largest online classified company. As part of the agreement, Schibsted buys DBA.dk and bilbasen.dk
2024Schibsted separated into two companies. The news media operations were sold to the Tinius Trust, creating two new companies – Schibsted Media and Schibsted Marketplaces.