--- title: 'Manager, Data Engineering at Reply' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/manager-data-engineering-reply-chicago-jyvm04wet9zj' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-08' --- # Manager, Data Engineering at Reply - **Company:** Reply - **Location:** Chicago, IL - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-03-27 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/reply/487e5f90-fdaf-420e-a807-3917ab23f131 ## Job description Valorem Reply is an award-winning digital transformation firm focused on delivering solutions around data-driven enterprise, IT modernization, customer experience, product transformation and digital workplace by leveraging the power of Microsoft technologies.  We provide hyper-scale and agile delivery of unique digital business services, strategic business models and design-led user experiences. Our innovative strategies and solutions securely and rapidly transform the way our clients do business. At Valorem Reply, we are hiring a Manager for the Data & AI team. The person will mainly focus on building modern data platforms using Microsoft cloud technologies, including Fabric and Databricks for our customers. As a technical leader, the person will assist with setting the technical direction of the practice and keep up to date with current trends in data-focused technology. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and serve as a trusted partner to our customers. A strong understanding of data governance and advising customers on frameworks is critical to this role. This is an exciting role for people that like collaborating across a team, enjoying flexibility/autonomy in completing work, and solving challenging problems. ## Responsibilities - Assist in new business development and technical sales through development of proposals, estimation, statements of work, and requests for proposals - Contributing to and overseeing the successful delivery of data platform, analytics, and data science projects while liaising with clients to meet their needs - Providing leadership, coaching, and mentorship to team members and supporting their professional development while establishing a learning culture - Staying current on latest trends and technologies, while sharing expertise with colleagues, clients, and industry peers through speaking engagements, publications, and workshops - Defining data roadmaps at the executive level for clients and detailed planning of data and AI governance frameworks - Collaborating with project management to plan work for delivery teams and verifying quality deliverables ## Minimum Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field - 12 years of industry experience, with 4 most recent years as a hands-on manager leading a team on enterprise scale data platform projects - 4 years of experience in a consulting role working directly with Enterprise customers - Expertise with Microsoft Azure infrastructure and data resources, including Fabric, Azure Data Factory, Synapse Data Analytics, Power BI, Azure SQL, Azure Cosmos DB, and Azure Database for PostgreSQL - Deep expertise with Databricks, specifically the ability to design enterprise-level strategy and architecture including Unity Catalog, data warehousing, data sharing, and Mosaic AI - Experience setting end-to-end modern data platforms in Azure including architecture/design, ingestion, storage strategies, analytics & reporting, Apache Spark, and networking requirements - Experience establishing data management strategy for customers, including data governance, data security, master data management, and familiarity with different industry security requirements - Excellent communication skills, ability to clearly explain concepts to teammates and customers, and quickly learn new concepts and technologies ## Preferred Qualifications - Ability to create working environments for data engineers and scientists, and general knowledge of ML, AI, LLMs, and MLOps - Knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft Purview - DevOps for data, GitHub, automated testing, and working with containers (AKS, Docker, registries, etc.) - Broad experience with data/reporting tools, architectures, cloud vendors, and data/AI concepts other than Microsoft - Experience with industry leading data tools, such as Profisee, FiveTran, DBT, and Collibra ## About Reply Reply specializes in the design and implementation of solutions based on new communication channels and digital media. Reply is a network of highly specialized companies supporting global industrial groups operating in the telecom and media, industry and services, banking, insurance and public administration sectors in the definition and development of business models enabled for the new paradigms of AI, cloud computing, digital media and the Internet of Things. Reply services include Consulting, System Integration and Digital Services. The base compensation range for this full-time position is between $160,000 - $190,000 plus benefits. Compensation decisions are supported through market data, where regional variances may exist based on cost of labor. We also take into consideration prior experience, relevant skills, education and/or training, certifications and, as applicable, other required qualifications. If you have questions regarding compensation, the talent acquisition team can provide relevant details during the interview process. Reply is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to provide equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you need assistance and reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, email us at jobusa@reply.com. Visit our website at www.reply.com to learn more about our open roles. ## About Reply ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Reply is a global digital services, technology, and consulting company that designs and implements innovative solutions based on cutting-edge technologies. - **Entity Type**: Public (listed on Borsa Italiana; ticker: REY – based on general knowledge; not explicitly confirmed in the provided sources) - **Headquarters**: Turin, Italy - **Founded**: 1996 - **Founders**: Not mentioned in provided sources (knowledge of Mario Rizzante as founder is not verifiable from the search results) ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: IT and digital consulting, technology services, cloud computing, generative AI, digital transformation, systems integration, and business process innovation. - **Target customers**: B2B, primarily enterprise and large organisations across sectors such as insurance, automotive, manufacturing, financial services, and the public sector. - **Mission statement**: "We make innovation happen." (as stated on the official company profile) Also framed as: “Leading innovations. Using the latest technologies.” ## Products & Services - **Reply Model Factory**: An industrial-grade "production line" for creating enterprise-ready generative AI models. - **Digital Consulting & Systems Integration**: Strategic and creative consulting combined with technology implementation to deliver actionable solutions across industries. - **Industry-specific Solutions**: Specialised companies within the Reply network, such as: - **Storm Reply**: Cloud-native business intelligence and migration services (e.g., supporting BMW’s migration to cloud-native BI with AWS). - **e\*finance Wealth Management Reply**: Quantitative observatories and wealth management analytics for financial institutions. - **CRM & CX Services**: Recognised as a Leader in the Gartner MQ for CRM and CX Services. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed in the provided sources. - **Key Metric**: Not annual revenue (not provided); the most reliable public metric is headcount: **17,200+ employees across 16 countries** and **over 100 companies worldwide**. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: - **AWS** (via Storm Reply partnership) - **BMW** (cloud migration project) - **Unipol** (generative AI innovation in insurance) - **TIME & Statista** named Reply one of the “World’s Best Companies in Sustainable Growth 2026” - **Growth Signals**: - AUM in e\*finance Wealth Management Reply increased by **~€98 billion (+11%)** year-on-year as of Q3 2025. - Active AI/cloud projects with major enterprises. - Commitment to **Net Zero by 2030** and sustainability leadership. ## Competitive Advantages - **Decentralized network model** – a group of over 100 specialised companies enables agility, deep vertical expertise, and entrepreneurial culture at scale. - **Security of a corporate group with a startup mindset** – employees get the financial stability of a large firm with creative, flat organisational dynamics. - **Strong innovation culture** – active use of cutting-edge technologies (generative AI, cloud, IoT, digital media) and internal events like Reply XChange and hackathons. - **Global diversity and talent density** – employees from over 110 nations, small international teams, and an emphasis on continuous learning. - **Sustainability commitment** – a public Net Zero 2030 goal and recognition for sustainable growth strengthen brand and hiring appeal. ## Strategic Focus - **Generative AI at scale** – expanding offerings like the Reply Model Factory to help industries industrialise AI. - **Cloud-native transformation** – supporting enterprise migrations to cloud and modern BI platforms (e.g., the BMW/AWS project). - **Industry innovation** – tailoring digital solutions for insurance, finance, automotive, manufacturing, and other sectors. - **Sustainability and long‑term growth** – aligning digital transformation with ethical standards and environmental impact reduction (Net Zero 2030). ## Why Work Here - **Work environment**: “Creative like a startup. Secure like a corporate group.” - **Organisation design**: Flat hierarchy, open-door policy, small international teams, and a collaborative, trust-based culture. - **Innovation opportunities**: Hackathons, Reply XChange, code challenges, and creative competitions are part of internal life. - **Diversity & inclusion**: Employees from over 110 nations; diversity is explicitly valued. - **Perks & community**: Local fitness groups, afterwork meetups, newcomer city tours, and social activities. - **Learning and growth**: Ambassador programme for university students, hands-on use of the latest technologies, and a culture of excellence and speed. - **Recruitment process transparency**: Reply uses AI tools to support application reviews and identify potential inconsistencies, but confirms that final hiring decisions are made by humans. ## Sources 1. [reply.com – Company Profile](https://www.reply.com/en/company-profile) 2. [reply.com – Homepage](https://www.reply.com/en) 3. [jobs.lever.co – Reply Lever Careers](https://jobs.lever.co/reply) 4. [reply.com – About Careers](https://www.reply.com/en/about/careers) 5. 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