Data Engineer Lead - Barcelona

Capitole; Barcelona; Híbrido; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Private health insurance

Flexible working

Wellness programs

Team-building events

Descripción de la vacante

Capitole is seeking a Lead Data Engineer in Barcelona to lead a team of 5 data engineers and deliver scalable data solutions. You will own data pipelines, architecture decisions, and collaborate with stakeholders to align data initiatives with business goals.

The role requires strong hands-on expertise in AWS, Airflow, DBT, Snowflake/ClickHouse, S3, and a track record of delivering robust ETL, data modeling, and performance tuning. Hybrid work model offered.

Formación

• 4-5 years in Data Engineering with at least 1 year in a leadership role.
• Expertise in AWS cloud services including S3, Lambda, and Redshift or equivalent.
• Hands-on with Airflow, DBT, Docker, and ClickHouse/Snowflake.
• Strong ETL development, data modeling, and performance tuning.
• Proficient in SQL and Python for data engineering tasks.
• Solid familiarity with Agile methodologies and Jira for sprint planning.
• Knowledge of GitHub workflows, branching strategies, and CI/CD.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management; able to translate business needs into technical solutions.

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 for scalability and performance.
• Collaborate on data quality, governance and security frameworks.
• Establish and enforce best practices in version control, CI/CD, and code quality using GitHub.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Stakeholder management

SQL

Python

Agile methodologies

Team mentoring

Herramientas

AWS

Airflow

DBT

Snowflake

ClickHouse

S3

Docker

GitHub

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.
• 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.

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.

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