Lead Azure Data Engineer - Agentic AI Platform

paiqo GmbH; Benhausen; Hybrid; EUR 85.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A technology company in Germany is seeking a Lead Data Platform Engineer to define the technical vision for data-driven platforms on Azure. Responsibilities include managing projects, ensuring governance, and leading teams. Candidates should have 7+ years in data engineering and a passion for tech innovation. Join us for flexible work arrangements and a focus on diversity and inclusion.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

State-of-the-art technology stack

Targeted further training

Innovation space

Diversity & inclusion support

Leadership influence

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years of experience in data engineering and cloud data platform architecture.
• Proven leadership experience in managing teams and projects.
• Expert knowledge of lakehouse architectures and Delta Lake.

Aufgaben

• Define the technical vision and strategy for data-driven platforms.
• Coordinate multiple projects ensuring quality standards.
• Evaluate innovative Azure features for productive use.

Kenntnisse

Data engineering

Cloud data platform architecture

Lakehouse architectures

Mirroring

Delta Lake

Governance

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Tools

Azure

Databricks

Jobbeschreibung

We digitize decisions with data—would you like to get involved?

As Lead Data Platform Engineer, you define the technical vision and strategy for data-driven platforms on Azure. You coordinate multiple projects, develop reference architectures, and ensure governance, compliance, and sustainability. With your expertise, you help ensure that our solutions provide the best foundation for AI and analytics initiatives.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Development and implementation of the lakehouse strategy: Defining standards, roadmaps, and best practices for Fabric, Delta Lake, mirroring, and Unity Catalog
• Cross-project technical management: Harmonizing architectures, managing resources, monitoring quality standards and costs
• Evaluating innovative Azure features (LakeFlow, AI-powered pipeline designers, Fabric integrations) for productive use
• Conducting risk and compliance assessments; responsibility for data protection, security, and governance
• Leading and coaching teams; building a learning-oriented culture
• Active participation in pre-sales and strategic consulting; presenting solutions to C-level stakeholders

What we offer you

• Flexible working: Trust-based working hours, hybrid working, and remote working possible (residence in Germany)
• State-of-the-art technology stack: Work with Fabric, Delta Lake, Databricks, Mirroring—ideal for tech-savvy juniors
• Targeted further training: Working hours for training, certifications, and mentoring
• Innovation space: Opportunity to test new tools and frameworks and develop proof-of-concepts
• Diversity & inclusion: We welcome all applicants and promote an inclusive environment; your ideas are important to us
• Leadership influence: You will shape technical strategies, establish governance processes, and drive innovation in a rapidly growing team

If you want to take on responsibility, enjoy working with the latest Azure technology, and value an open, learning-oriented team culture, we look forward to receiving your application!

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in data engineering and cloud data platform architecture; proven leadership experience
• Expert knowledge of lakehouse architectures, mirroring, Delta Lake, fabric, and governance
• Strategic thinking, change management, and stakeholder management
• Fluent German and very good English skills; outstanding communication and presentation skills
• Passion for diversity and inclusion and willingness to promote an inclusive culture