Tech Lead - Data Engineer

Chevron Corporation; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Healthcare & optical reimbursements

Annual incentive bonus

Life insurance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Chevron Philippines Inc. in Makati City is seeking a Technical Lead - Data Engineer to steer data engineering delivery, enterprise Lakehouse adoption, and platform modernization.

You will guide Databricks adoption and Synapse migrations, coordinating across product, architecture, engineering, and vendor teams to translate strategy into concrete plans. With 5+ years in data roles and 3+ years leading teams, you will drive secure, scalable data solutions and mentor engineers to build enterprise

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in Data Engineering, Analytics, or related tech roles.
• 3+ years leading technical teams or large-scale data programs.
• Experience delivering cloud-based data and analytics solutions.
• Strong data pipelines, orchestration, storage, governance, and platform operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead data engineering delivery and lakehouse modernization.
• Drive Databricks adoption and Synapse migration initiatives.
• Collaborate across product, architecture, engineering, and vendors.
• Translate strategy into actionable plans; ensure scalable, secure solutions.
• Plan, execute, and continuously improve data engineering capabilities.
• Mentor engineers; build high-performing teams for enterprise scale.

Skills

Data engineering

Cloud platforms

Leadership

Databricks

Azure Data Services

Synapse migration

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Databricks

Microsoft Fabric

Azure Data Factory

Synapse

Job description

Total Number of Openings 1 Utilizes software engineering principles to deploy and maintain fully automated data transformation pipelines that combine a large variety of storage and computation technologies to handle a distribution of data types and volumes in support of data architecture design.

About Us

Chevron is a leading multinational energy company with operations in over 180 countries. Founded in 1879, Chevron has a rich history of innovation and growth, making significant contributions to the global energy landscape. Chevron markets Caltex® fuels, lubricants and other petroleum products in the Philippines. Our network of service stations, terminals and sales offices forms the backbone of our presence in the Philippines. In March 2020, Chevron sold its 45% non-operated interest in the Malampaya natural gas field. This was the first natural gas development and largest industrial project in the Philippines. From the Philippines, we provide operational support for Chevron offices on five continents. The workforce supplies transactional, processing and consulting services in areas ranging from finance to information technology. Chevron operates through two subsidiaries in the Philippines. Our Downstream company is Chevron Philippines Inc. We also operate a business processes support organization through Chevron Holdings Inc. There are two Chevron companies operating in the Philippines: Chevron Holdings Incorporated (CHI) and Chevron Philippines Incorporated (CPI). CHI is a shared services center providing transactional, processing, and consulting services in the areas of finance and accounting, information technology, supply chain management, human resources, downstream customer service and marketing. Established in 1998, CHI serves Chevron affiliates in six continents around the world. Over the years, it has grown to be one of the leading members of the shared services industry in the Philippines. CHI has received various recognitions as a top employer: the 2024 Circle of Excellence for CSR Company of the Year; 2024 Top 10 Fortune 500 companies; 2023 HR Asia best companies; 2022 Diversity Company of the Year; 2021 Asia's Best Employer Brand Award; 2021 Global Best Employer Brand Award; 2020 HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia; 2019 Circle of Excellence, Top Employer Category at Asia CEO Awards, and the 2018 Wellness Company of the Year at the same Asia CEO Awards. CPI markets the Caltex brand of top-quality fuels, lubricants, and petroleum products through a network of service stations, terminals and sales offices.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for Technical Lead - Data Engineer. This role will be based in 6750 Building, Makati City, Philippines.

This is a managerial role with direct people leadership responsibilities. Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for Data Engineering delivery, Enterprise Lakehouse adoption, and platform modernization.
• Leads roadmap execution, prioritization, stakeholder engagement, and technical governance while providing technical direction for Databricks adoption and Synapse migration initiatives.
• Works across product, architecture, engineering, and vendor teams to translate strategy into actionable plans, manage dependencies, and drive successful outcomes.
• Partners with stakeholders to align business priorities, technical capabilities, and delivery commitments while ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and operationally sustainable.
• Provides leadership for planning, execution, and continuous improvement of data engineering capabilities, helping teams successfully adopt modern data platforms and engineering practices.
• Develops team capability through onboarding, coaching, mentoring, and knowledge transfer, ensuring the organization has the skills, processes, and leadership needed to scale and sustain enterprise data engineering services.
• Serves as a key leader in driving collaboration, accountability, technical excellence, and delivery execution across a diverse set of teams, partners, and strategic initiatives.

About You

We know our greatest resource is the ingenuity, creativity and innovation of our people. Applications from motivated and talented individuals with a keen interest in the energy industry are encouraged.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Analytics, Data Platforms, or related technology roles.
• 3+ years of experience leading technical teams, engineering initiatives, or large-scale data platform programs.
• Demonstrated experience delivering cloud-based data and analytics solutions using modern data platform technologies.
• Strong understanding of data engineering principles, including data pipelines, orchestration, storage, data integration, and platform operations.
• Experience developing and executing product roadmaps, managing backlogs, prioritizing work, and delivering outcomes through Agile methodologies.
• Experience translating business needs into technical requirements and executable delivery plans.
• Knowledge of modern Lakehouse architectures, data governance, security, and platform enablement practices.
• Experience leading platform modernization, migration, or transformation initiatives across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence decisions, align priorities, and drive execution across technical and business organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, dependencies, risks, and delivery commitments in a complex enterprise environment.
• Experience mentoring engineers, developing technical talent, and building high-performing teams.
• Experience with Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, and Azure Data Services.
• Experience with Enterprise Lakehouse, data modernization, or large-scale Synapse to Databricks migration programs.
• Experience working with architecture, engineering, product management, and vendor teams to drive adoption of strategic platform capabilities.

Everything we do at Chevron is guided by our values and our commitment to The Chevron Way (https://www.chevron.com/about/the-chevron-way). At the heart of The Chevron Way is our vision to be the global energy company most admired for its people, partnership, and performance. Participate in world-leading energy projects, advance your professional development and expand your career within an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing workplace.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Allowances, medical and optical reimbursements
• Health care coverage for you and your eligible dependents
• Robust employee centered programs for health and wellness
• Time-off to promote healthy work-life balance or to care for your family
• Annual corporate incentive bonus when the company meets established goals
• Recognition & awards program
• Life insurance
• Career development opportunities to all employees through onboarding, training and development, mentoring, volunteering opportunities and employee networking groups

At Chevron, we are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion at all levels of our company and at all stages of the employee experience. We constantly strive to attract, develop and retain diverse Filipino talent. Globally, Chevron Corporation has achieved a rating of 100 percent in the Human Rights Campaign Equality Index for the past 17 years. The Index ranks American companies based on their commitment to equality in the workplace.

Chevron participates in E-Verify in certain locations as required by law.

Chevron Corporation is one of the world's leading integrated energy companies. Through its subsidiaries that conduct business worldwide, the company is involved in virtually every facet of the energy industry. Chevron explores for, produces and transports crude oil and natural gas; refines, markets and distributes transportation fuels and lubricants; manufactures and sells petrochemicals and additives; generates power; and develops and deploys technologies that enhance business value in every aspect of the company's operations.

Chevron is based in Houston, Texas. More information about Chevron is available at www.chevron.com.