Data Platform Lead (d/f/m)

JR Germany; Düsseldorf; Hybrid; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An innovative company is seeking a Data Platform Lead to spearhead the development of a cutting-edge Azure-based data platform. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of urban mobility through data-driven solutions. You will manage a talented team of data engineers and architects, ensuring the platform's scalability, reliability, and security. With a focus on collaboration and technical excellence, you'll drive the strategic vision for data governance, analytics, and machine learning integration. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and innovation, and make a significant impact on how cities operate.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Remote working options

Health promotion activities

Competitive compensation

Training and education programs

Modern workplaces

Subsidized meals

Discounted public transport tickets

Creative leeway for solutions

Sustainability initiatives

Qualifikationen

• Proven leadership experience in managing and scaling data teams.
• Deep expertise in Azure and lakehouse architectures.
• Strong background in IoT data processing and ETL workflows.

Aufgaben

• Lead and grow the Data Platform team, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Oversee the design and implementation of a scalable data platform.
• Define and execute the strategic vision for the data platform.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Azure Data Factory

Power BI

ADLS

Databricks

SQL

Python

ETL Development

Data Governance

Machine Learning

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's Degree in Data Science or related field

Tools

Azure

GenAI

Jobbeschreibung

We strive to make cities the best ever places to live, by advancing an industry that moves over 1 billion people each day. We are transforming our business by driving the industry norm and challenging ourselves, fostering a culture of internal and external collaboration, and building on our unique engineering capabilities to optimize existing and create new products and solutions for our customers that cater to real mobility needs.

TK Elevator (TKE) is a global leader in vertical transportation and urban mobility. We provide engineering that keeps the world moving, from design to installation and maintenance on any brand of elevators, escalators, walkways, lifts, passenger boarding bridges, stairlifts, platform lifts and home elevators – any place and any time. With our digital solutions like AGILE and the IoT platform, MAX, there are no longer any limits to urban mobility. TK Elevator became independent following its separation from the thyssenkrupp group in 2020. The company achieved sales of €9.3 billion in fiscal year 2023/2024. With around 50,000 employees, 25,000 service technicians and over 1,000 support centers globally, we are moved by what moves people. TKE – Move Beyond.

We are seeking an experienced Data Platform Lead to lead and scale our global Azure-based Data Platform team. This role is critical in driving the strategic development, governance, and expansion of our IoT and enterprise data ecosystem, enabling analytics, machine learning, and GenAI applications. You will be responsible for managing a team of data engineers and architects, ensuring the scalability, reliability, and security of our data platform while aligning it with business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Team Management: Lead and grow the Data Platform team, fostering a high performance culture, a culture of collaboration, technical excellence and continued innovation.
• End-to-End Platform Ownership: Oversee the design, implementation, and evolution of a scalable, well governed data platform based on Azure (Data Factory, Power BI, ADLS, Databricks) and medallion architecture.
• Data Strategy & Roadmap: Define and execute the strategic vision for the data platform, ensuring alignment with business and digital transformation goals.
• Scalability & Performance: Develop robust data ingestion, transformation, and storage frameworks optimized for IoT and high-volume data workloads.
• Data Governance & Security: Implement governance models that ensure data quality, security, compliance, and reusability, fostering a platform-first mindset across the organization.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with IT, R&D, Business, and Finance teams to integrate and support data-driven solutions that support business objectives.
• Program & Project Leadership: Oversee complex, cross-functional programs and projects, ensuring efficient execution, resource allocation, and stakeholder alignment.
• Technology & Innovation: Drive innovation in data processing, analytics, and AI/ML integration, leveraging emerging Azure and GenAI capabilities.

• Proven leadership experience in managing and scaling data platform and data teams.
• Deep expertise in Azure Data Factory, Power BI, ADLS, Databricks, and lakehouse architectures.
• Strong background in IoT data processing, high-volume data pipelines, and ETL workflows.
• Experience in data governance frameworks ensuring security, compliance, and standardization.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, and scalable ETL development.
• Demonstrated ability to drive platform adoption, lead cross-functional initiatives, and manage large-scale programs.
• Excellent communication skills to bridge technical and business stakeholders.
• Good understanding of B2B worldExperience with machine learning, AI, and GenAI is a plus.

Preferred Qualities:

• Background in service industries, field service management systems, or operational data models.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in growing high-performing teams.
• Passion for data-driven decision-making and platform thinking.

• Health and Safety –Highest standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities
• Flexibility –We support, for example, through flexible yet regulated working hours and remote working options
• Compensation & pension – Fair working conditions, competitive compensation, following “Collective Agreements” and support with pension schemes
• Collaboration & diversity –Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation
• Development –Individual support to help you get started in your new job as well as training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally
• Creative leeway –We offer an environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no-blame-culture
• Sustainability –We act with responsibility and environmental awareness
• Work environment –We have modern workplaces and IT equipment, subsidized lunchtime meals in the canteen, free parking and discounted public transport tickets

We value diversity

At TK Elevator, we aim to embrace diversity and welcome everyone -no matter the ethnicity, nationality, gender or gender expression, age, social background, religion or world belief, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic or status.

Do you have a disability and would like to work with us? Then we look forward to your application!

As a signatory of the Charter of Diversity, TK Elevator is committed to a prejudice-free and diverse working environment with equal opportunities. Although we are not completely barrier-free yet, we are working every day to improve ourselves. Let's overcome barriers together and work on individual solutions that work for you.

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