Technical Lead

MiQ; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 2,500,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive healthcare benefits

Bonus and performance incentives

Job summary

MiQ is seeking a Tech Lead Data Engineer in Bengaluru to guide a team of data engineers in building scalable data systems and pipelines. You will set architectural directions, mentor engineers, and partner with product and operations teams to deliver high-impact data products.

You will drive best practices, design robust data solutions, and ensure performance, cost efficiency, and reliability across platforms in a hybrid, globally connected environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of Data Engineering experience with 2+ years in leadership or technical lead role.
• Strong expertise in data architecture, modeling, distributed computing and modern data platforms.
• Proficiency in Python, Scala or Java, and solid software engineering principles.
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL, data and delta lakes, and cloud-native services (AWS or GCP).
• Proven track record building production-grade ETL pipelines and event-driven systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of data engineers to build and maintain robust data systems.
• Architect and guide implementation of complex data pipelines and data products.
• Mentor engineers and promote engineering best practices across teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, DevOps, and Analytics.
• Drive cost optimization, performance, and scalability across platforms.

Skills

Data architecture

Data modeling

Distributed computing

Big data platforms

Python/Scala/Java

SQL/NoSQL

DataOps/DevOps/CI/CD

Mentoring engineers

Tools

Spark

Databricks

Kafka

Presto

Delta Lake

Job description

Job Description

Role: Tech Lead Data Engineer

Location: Bengaluru

What you’ll do

We’re MiQ, a global programmatic media partner for marketers and agencies. Our people are at the heart of

everything we do, and as a Tech Lead – Data Engineering, you’ll be right at the center of it. This role

combines technical excellence, hands-on problem-solving, and engineering leadership to help us build

optimized, scalable, and cost-efficient data products and pipelines across our platforms.

You will lead by example, guiding a team of data engineers to build and maintain robust data systems while

collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact business outcomes. This role goes beyond

writing code—you’ll be setting standards, making architectural decisions, mentoring team members, and

driving technical innovation across the organization.

Who are your stakeholders?

You’ll Work Closely With

• Data Engineering Team members along with Principal engineers and Data Architects
• Product Managers and Product Leads across global business units
• Engineering managers and cross-team leads (DevOps, Data Science, Analytics)
• Internal data consumers like Analysts, Business Intelligence, and ML teams
• Platform teams responsible for cost optimization and infrastructure scalability

What you’ll bring

• 6+ years of experience in Data Engineering, with 2+ years in a technical or team leadership role
• Strong expertise in data architecture, data modeling, distributed computing, and modern data platforms
• Proficiency with big data ecosystems like Spark, Databricks, Kafka, Presto, and Delta Lake
• Strong coding skills in Python, Scala or Java, and a solid understanding of software engineering principles
• Expertise in SQL/NoSQL, data & delta lakes, and cloud-native services (preferably AWS or GCP)
• Proven track record in building production-grade ETL pipelines and event-driven systems
• Experience leading POCs, evaluating tools, and setting engineering best practices across teams
• Familiarity with DataOps, DevOps and CI/CD, including tools for monitoring, alerting, and observability
• A passion for mentoring and developing engineers, and a love for collaborative problem-solving

We’ve highlighted some key skills, experience and requirements for this role. But please don’t worry if you don’t meet every single one. Our talent team strives to find the best people. They might see something in your background that’s a fit for this role, or another opportunity at MiQ.

What impact will you create?

• Drive the architectural vision for scalable, cost-optimized, and performant data systems
• Design, review, and guide the implementation of complex pipelines and data products
• Introduce and champion engineering best practices, design patterns, and quality standards
• Act as a force multiplier by mentoring engineers and helping them level up
• Represent the team in technical forums and work closely with leadership on strategic initiatives
• Bring a product mindset to engineering and advocate for the “why” as much as the “how”
• Keep your hands dirty—build things, break things (responsibly), and help your team learn from both

What’s in it for you?

At MiQ, you’ll be empowered to influence technical strategy at a global scale. You’ll be joining a diverse and dynamic team in our Center of Excellence, where innovation and experimentation are encouraged and celebrated. Your work will not only power our platform but shape the future of data-driven programmatic advertising.

You’ll be part of a culture that champions curiosity, autonomy, and continuous learning—while having a lot of fun doing it.

Values

• We do what we love - Passion
• We figure it out - Determination
• We anticipate the unexpected - Agility
• We always unite - Unite
• We dare to be unconventional - Courage

Benefits

Every region and office have specific perks and benefits, but every person joining MiQ can

Expect

• A hybrid work environment
• New hire orientation with job specific onboarding and training
• Internal and global mobility opportunities
• Competitive healthcare benefits
• Bonus and performance incentives
• Generous annual PTO paid parental leave, with two additional paid days to acknowledge holidays, cultural events, or inclusion initiatives.
• Employee resource groups designed to connect people across all MiQ regions, drive action, and support our communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer