Data Engineer Lead

Capitole; Barcelona; Híbrido; EUR 85.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Private health insurance

Hybrid work model

Wellness program

Learning resources

Team-building activities

Descripción de la vacante

Capitole is seeking a capable Data Engineering Lead to guide a team of 5 engineers in building scalable data solutions. You will own data pipelines, governance, and strategic roadmaps, balancing delivery with architectural excellence.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable data initiatives, mentor teammates, and ensure robust CI/CD practices using GitHub. Hybrid work and international projects offered.

Formación

• 4-5 years of experience in Data Engineering, with at least 1 year in a leadership role.
• Strong expertise in AWS cloud services (S3, Lambda, Redshift) and related data tools.
• Hands-on experience with Airflow, DBT, Docker, and Snowflake or ClickHouse.
• Proficient in SQL and Python for data engineering tasks.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and experience in JIRA for sprint planning.
• Familiarity with GitHub workflows and CI/CD processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to balance technical leadership with project management and prioritization.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and mentor a team of 5 Data Engineers, fostering collaboration and technical excellence.
• Own and drive data engineering best practices, ensuring optimal use of AWS, Airflow, DBT, Snowflake, ClickHouse, and S3.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs, assess priorities, and define data engineering roadmaps.
• Manage sprint planning and backlog prioritization using JIRA.
• Oversee data pipeline design, development, and maintenance to ensure scalability and performance.
• Collaborate in the definition of data quality, governance and security frameworks.
• Establish and enforce best practices in version control, CI/CD, and code quality using GitHub.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Data engineering

SQL

Python

Agile

Stakeholder management

ETL

Data modeling

CI/CD

AWS

Airflow

DBT

Snowflake

ClickHouse

S3

GitHub

JIRA

Herramientas

AWS

Airflow

DBT

Docker

ClickHouse

Snowflake

GitHub

S3

Redshift

Lambda

JIRA

Descripción del empleo

This role is crucial for leading a team of 5 Data Engineers, ensuring the development of high-quality data solutions while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in AWS, Airflow, DBT, S3, Snowflake, and ClickHouse, and experience with JIRA and GitHub.

You will be responsible for both technical leadership and strategic planning, overseeing sprints, managing priorities, and ensuring effective communication across teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of 5 Data Engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence.
• Own and drive data engineering best practices, ensuring optimal use of AWS, Airflow, DBT, Snowflake, ClickHouse, and S3.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs, assess priorities, and define data engineering roadmaps.
• Manage sprint planning and backlog prioritization using JIRA.
• Oversee data pipeline design, development, and maintenance to ensure scalability and performance.
• Collaborate in the definition of data quality, governance and security frameworks.
• Establish and enforce best practices in version control, CI/CD, and code quality using GitHub.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 4-5 years of experience in Data Engineering, with at least 1 years in a leadership role.
• Expertise in AWS cloud services, including S3, Lambda, and Redshift (or equivalent technologies).
• Hands-on experience with Airflow, DBT, Docker, and ClickHouse, Snowflake, or similar.
• Strong experience in ETL pipeline development, data modeling, and performance tuning.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python for data engineering tasks.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and experience in JIRA for sprint planning.
• Familiarity with GitHub workflows, including branching strategies and CI/CD processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of translating business needs into technical solutions.
• Ability to balance technical leadership with project management and prioritization.

Why join this project?

People first - inclusive, diverse, and international culture.

Work with cutting-edge technology on global-scale products.

Clear opportunities for career progression and continuous development.

Collaborative teams with a strong sense of belonging.

Access to learning resources and development programs.

Competitive compensation.

Private health insurance & benefits (according to region).

Flexible working environment and hybrid model.

Wellness and mental-health initiatives.

Team-building activities and global community events.

We know that not every candidate will meet 100% of the requirements. If your profile doesn't match perfectly but you believe you can add value, we would still love to hear from you!

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The employee will adhere to information security policies:

• Will have access to confidential information related to Capitole and the project they are working on.
• Must comply with the security policies and internal policies of the company and the client.
• Must sign an NDA.