Job description:
Lead data engineer Lead Data Engineer
Role Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Data Engineer to drive the modernization and design the future-state architecture of our Sales Validation platform. As a technical leader, you will be responsible for guiding the transition from legacy systems to advanced data engineering solutions, primarily focused on Databricks and Azure cloud technologies. This role requires a passion for innovation, performance optimization, and building scalable, reusable engineering frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the architecture, implementation, and delivery of Databricks solutions to support data processing and analytics initiatives.
• Oversee the migration efforts from Synapse Analytics to Databricks, ensuring minimal downtime and aligned best practices.
• Develop and enforce engineering standards, reusable frameworks, and documentation to promote consistency and efficiency across teams.
• Mentor data engineers through design reviews, knowledge sharing sessions,
and technical guidance to foster professional growth and code quality.
• Own end-to-end delivery of multiple complex workstreams, coordinate across teams, and manage technical risks.
• Drive continuous performance tuning and scalability improvements for data pipelines and platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data scientists, architects, and business stakeholders to deliver aligned solutions.
Core Competencies
• Client Centricity: Demonstrate a strong commitment to understanding and fulfilling client needs, ensuring solutions deliver measurable value.
• Passion for Results: Exhibit a persistent focus on achieving outcomes through dedication and proactive problem-solving.
• Execution Excellence: Deliver consistent quality and meet deadlines through disciplined planning and thorough validation.
• Team-oriented Working: Foster teamwork and open communication across diverse stakeholders and disciplines.
• Learning
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