Data Platform Engineer

Lenstra; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A technology company in Paris is seeking a Data Platform Enablement Engineer who will act as the vital link between feature teams and platform engineers. You will deliver hands-on technical support, drive adoption of the data platform, and foster a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates are proficient in Python and have deep knowledge of AWS. Strong communication skills and bilingual proficiency in English and French are a must in this mid-senior level position. The role is contract-based with a requirement for onsite presence three days a week.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Python development and crafting scalable, high-quality applications.
• Experience with data processing frameworks like Pandas or Spark.
• Deep expertise in AWS with certifications or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on experience in Infra-as-Code frameworks.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage technical debt through action plans.
• Promote daily usage of the data platform.
• Assess team level on Data Platform tools and improve it with training.
• Advocate for data engineers and data scientists’ needs.

Skills

Proficient in Python

Experience with Pandas or Spark

Deep expertise in AWS

Experience in Infra-as-Code

Knowledge of DevOps practices

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in English and French

Job description

Lenstra was created by a passion of engineers specialised in Computer Science with a proven history in delivering top quality solutions to its customers.

Bringing together work excellence and vision we managed to serve top tier clients from a variety of industry domains like Banking/Insurance, Luxury and Tech.

We help our clients to solve their most difficult problems around Cloud Computing & DevOps, Data Platform, IT Security by having a holistic approach of their environment and building often complex but always relevant solutions to help them accelerate their business.

As a Data Platform Enablement Engineer, you will be acting as the vital link between feature teams and platform engineers, you will champion the adoption and evolution of our data platform by delivering hands‑on technical support, sharing best practices, and driving knowledge sharing initiatives.

Through proactive engagement, direct support, and continuous feedback collection you will foster a collaborative, innovative, and high‑impact environment—ensuring our platform continually adapts and delivers maximum value to its users.

Technological Environment

• AWS: S3, EMR, Glue, Athena, Lake Formation, Cloud Formation, CDK, Lambda, Fargate
• DevOps: Jenkins, SonarQube, Conda

Location: Based in Paris, 3 days onsite presence is required

Key Responsibilities

• Make sure technical debt is identified, understood and managed through action plans and participate to their underlying tasks. Provide tooling to help manage this debt (testing, automation, AI agents, …)
• Promote the adoption of the data platform by daily usage, delivering its value to existing users.
• Assess current team level on Data Platform tools and practices and improve it with training, exercises and solutioning real world problems.
• Advocate for data engineers and data scientists within the company, ensuring their needs and challenges are understood and addressed.

Skills Needed for the Role

• Proficient in Python development and crafting scalable, high‑quality applications.
• Experience with data processing frameworks such as Pandas or Spark. Hands‑on experience developing and maintaining end‑to‑end data pipelines.
• Deep expertise in AWS, complemented by certifications or equivalent experience.
• Experience in Infra‑as‑Code framework (ideally AWS CDK in Python).
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines to improve deployment processes.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of explaining complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Passionate about engaging with developer communities and creating a positive impact.
• Good proficiency in both English and French.

Application Process

1. An introductory call with the recruiter.
2. A technical interview with one of our Sr. Engineer Consultants.
3. An interview with the client.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Engineering and Consulting

Industries

Funds and Trusts; IT Services and IT Consulting

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