Lead Data Engineer

NES Fircroft; Paris; Hybride; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading engineering staffing provider in Paris is seeking a Technical Lead Data Engineer for a 12-month contract. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience in data engineering and be fluent in French with strong English skills. Responsibilities include leading a technical squad, ensuring code quality, and fostering an agile environment. The role offers a hybrid work model with 3 days on-site and 2 days remote. A cloud certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience as a Data Engineer, ideally in a lead role.
• Fluent in French and proficient in English.
• Proven team management and leadership skills.

Responsabilités

• Serve as the technical lead for the squad and support their decisions.
• Contribute technically to code production and ensure code quality.
• Communicate technical choices and gain stakeholder approval.

Connaissances

Python

Java

PySpark

Spring Boot

Fast API

Flask

Databricks

SQL

NoSQL

Azure Cloud

Agile (Scrum/Kanban)

CI/CD using Terraform

Formation

Cloud certification (Developer Associate level or Expert Architect level)

Description du poste

Technical Lead Data Engineer – 12 Months Contract – Paris, France

CV’S MUST BE IN ENGLISH

Deadline for CV’s Friday 5th November 2025

Must speak fluent French with a good command of English

Hybrid 3 days on site, 2 days remote

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of successful experience as a Data Engineer & ideally has significant experience in a lead role within one or more teams.
• Python & Java.
• PySpark.
• Spring Boot / Fast API / Flask.
• Databricks data platform.
• Mastery of database management principles & processes.
• SQL / NoSQL.
• Azure Cloud.
• Strong Agile environment (Scrum / Kanban) with demanding delivery requirements.
• Experience with full CI/CD using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
• A Cloud certification at the Developer Associate level, or even at the Expert Architect level, would be ideal.
• Possess proven team management & leadership skills.
• Enjoy teamwork & be able to lead teams effectively.

Resources

• Delivery Performance to foster an agile working environment within the squad, supporting the Tech Lead in resolving technical issues with the craftsmanship coach(es)
• Technical Authority for technical practices & standards to be deployed within the squad
• Talent for HR support for squad members
• Chapter to support the Tech Lead in squad staffing, resolving technical issues, & developing the skills of their team.

Main objective

• Contribute to product delivery
• Ensure technical choices are made in collaboration with the team, adhering to standards
• Communicate technical choices & gain stakeholder buy-in
• Interact daily with stakeholders (business, tech authority, etc.)
• Guarantee the software quality of the team's deliverables; ensure the proper implementation of the product development plan.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for the squad, supporting them in their decisions & the implementation of best practices & standards.
• Ensure code quality & monitor KPIs for product tracking.
• Contribute technically to code production.
• Escalate issues & ensure problem resolution in an agile environment, working closely with Delivery Performance, Talent, & Chapter leads.
• Ensure the successful technical implementation of the product development plan.

Technical & Methodological Scope

• Proficiency & experience with the following programming languages:
  • Python & Java
• Significant expertise in one or more of the following frameworks:
  • PySpark
  • Spring Boot / Fast API / Flask
• Significant expertise with the Databricks data platform
• Mastery of database management principles & processes (SQL / NoSQL)
• Significant experience with the Azure Cloud
• Experience in a strong Agile environment (Scrum / Kanban) with demanding delivery requirements
• Experience with full CI/CD using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
• A Cloud certification at the Developer Associate level, or even at the Expert Architect level, would be ideal.

Other skills

• Possess proven team management & leadership skills
• Enjoy teamwork & be able to lead teams effectively
• Be an excellent communicator
• Be rigorous & organized
• Adapt to all situations & be flexible
• Be creative & innovative

Company

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.