Lead Data Engineer: Kafka, Spark & Hadoop (Remote)

Teams Squared; Poland; Remote; PLN 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Regular training and professional development initiatives

Job summary

A team augmentation company is seeking a highly experienced Data Engineer Team Lead to spearhead a long-term client engagement. The role requires deep technical knowledge in distributed data processing tools like Apache Kafka, Spark, and Hadoop, along with leadership capabilities to mentor engineers and drive project success. This fully remote position offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional growth. Ideal candidates will have 6+ years in data engineering and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in data engineering with recent leadership roles.
• Expertise in Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, and Hadoop ecosystems.
• Experience with cloud data platforms; BigQuery experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of data engineers and contribute to the design of scalable data pipelines.
• Architect, implement, and optimize large‑scale streaming and batch data solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to define data needs and drive data strategy.

Skills

Leadership skills

Data pipeline optimization

Apache Kafka

Apache Spark

Hadoop

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

BigQuery

Cloud data platforms

Job description

A team augmentation company is seeking a highly experienced Data Engineer Team Lead to spearhead a long-term client engagement. The role requires deep technical knowledge in distributed data processing tools like Apache Kafka, Spark, and Hadoop, along with leadership capabilities to mentor engineers and drive project success. This fully remote position offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional growth. Ideal candidates will have 6+ years in data engineering and strong communication skills.