Lead Data Engineer (Portugal or Spain Based)

Marionete; Albacete; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading consultancy firm seeks a Data Engineering Technical Lead to spearhead cloud-based data solutions within the European Financial Services and Insurance (FSI) sector. The role encompasses leading teams, engaging with stakeholders, and delivering innovative data solutions, all while focusing on technical excellence and customer experience. Candidates should possess over 7 years in data engineering, with strong leadership skills and a flair for communication.

Servicios

Permanent position with benefits including health support

Financial support for training and certifications

Relaxed dress code and flexible, remote work environment

People-focused environment with competitive compensation

Formación

• 7+ years’ experience in data engineering and recent experience as a lead developer.
• Strong skills in programming (Python, Java, Scala) and data technologies (ETL, SQL, NoSQL).
• Experience working with Databricks and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).

Responsabilidades

• Lead cross-functional teams of Data Engineers and Architects.
• Deliver cloud-based data solutions for blue-chip customers.
• Engage with stakeholders and oversee technical delivery.

Conocimientos

Data Engineering

Leadership

Communication

Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure)

Programming (Python, Java, Scala)

Data Technologies (ETL, SQL, NoSQL)

Agile Methodologies

Educación

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or equivalent

Herramientas

Databricks

Tableau

Power BI

Git

Jenkins

Docker

Descripción del empleo

is a delivery-focused consultancy that uses innovative technology to transform businesses in the European Financial Services and Insurance (FS&I) sector. We work with some of the most complex and well-known organisations in FS&I, designing, implementing, and integrating information and data platforms and other mission-critical systems in highly regulated environments.

Our client base is in the UK, Nordics, and Iberia. We have 60 staff with offices in London and Lisbon. We have a history of punching above our weight, and our ambition is to grow significantly by continuing to deliver a coveted customer experience by combining technical excellence with a focus on what matters most to our clients. Our culture is centered around our ability to deliver tangible business benefits using our deep technical knowledge and experience. Within this role there is opportunity for career growth, upskilling through training and certifications.

As you would expect, we provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, colour, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military.

About You

We are seeking a Data Engineering Technical Lead to work within our dynamic data engineering capability to deliver cloud-based data solutions using best-in-class Modern Cloud platforms for blue-chip customers across the FS&I sector.

You will lead cross-functional teams of Data Engineers and Architects, collaborating with client-side technical teams, business analysts, and quality assurance analysts to provision data processing, storage, and visualisation capabilities in an Agile environment. You will be comfortable with stakeholder engagement and take overall ownership of the technical delivery of your team and the solution they are building.

You are an articulate communicator who can simplify complex problems for non-technical audiences. With strong communication skills in written and spoken English, you are passionate about staying updated on the latest developments in Data Engineering.

Skills and Experience

• 7+ years’ experience in data engineering and recent experience as a lead developer, technical lead, or data solutions architect
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure.
• Must have experience working with Databricks including Delta, Unity Catalog, Autoloader, and DLT.
• Great programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, and/or Scala.
• Experience with data technologies such as ETL, SQL, NoSQL, data lakes, Spark, Kafka.
• End-to-end understanding of the cloud data development lifecycle from ingestion to consumption.
• Proven background in delivering complex data engineering solutions on modern data platforms, including lake house and lambda architectures.
• Strong understanding of data management principles and best practices.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage a team of technical experts.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence technical decisions and provide guidance on best practices.
• Experience with Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban.

Other Relevant Skills and Experience

• Experience in consulting, delivering data solutions for clients, preferably in FS&I but other industries considered.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Qlik.
• Good understanding of DevOps principles and experience with tools such as Git, Jenkins, Docker.
• Experience with data security and compliance, including GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA.
• Understanding of data governance frameworks and best practices.
• Familiarity with machine learning and AI concepts.
• Understanding of cloud platform infrastructure.
• Experience managing project budgets, timelines, and resources.
• Supporting business development teams with technical input and client pitches.

Education

A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a similar field, or equivalent work experience.

Communication Skills

• Strong ability to effectively convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Effective communication skills in written and spoken English.

Other Attributes

• Strong customer focus, assertiveness, and a precise method of operation.
• Ability to understand architectural dependencies in analytic environments.
• Confident in internal and external presentations.
• Motivated team player with leadership experience.
• Honest problem-solver and collaborator.

What Marionete Offers

• Opportunity to join a professional services firm with deep technical skills and a top-tier client portfolio.
• People-focused environment with competitive compensation.
• Permanent position with benefits including health and mental health support.
• Financial support for training and certifications.
• Relaxed dress code and flexible, remote work environment.