Technical Lead - Data Management

Role: Tech Lead
Location: Bangalore

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, so you will be too. No matter the role or the location, we’re all united in the vision to lead the programmatic industry and make it better.

As a Tech Lead in our Technology department, you require

• Strong experience in Big Data technologies
• Proven expertise in building and managing data platforms, with a focus on data modelling, pipeline orchestration, and data processing.
• Solid understanding of microservice architecture, including designing and integrating microservices for data platform interoperability.
• Experience in Ops frameworks – implementing and managing scalable and reliable ML/data pipelines in production environments.
• Deep knowledge of access management and data security, including user role provisioning, auditing, and compliance.
• Proficient in infrastructure management – cloud platforms (AWS preferred), networking fundamentals, VPC, routing, subnets, and firewalls.
• Experience with cost governance and optimisation across data and compute workloads (e.g., using Databricks cost controls, AWS cost explorer).
• Familiarity with deployment strategies, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.).
• Strong background in Python, PySpark, and at least one JVM-based language (Java/Scala/Kotlin) for data application development.
• Solid grasp of DevOps principles with working knowledge of release management, automation, and monitoring tools (e.g., Jenkins, Prometheus, Graphana).
• Familiarity with data governance, cataloging, and metadata management tools (e.g., Unity Catalog, Amundsen, Apache Atlas).
• Experience leading cross-functional data initiatives, coordinating between data engineers, ML engineers, Data Scientists, and Business Analysts.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with a passion for R&D in data technologies and innovation.

Who are your stakeholders
1. Business Analyst

1. Data Engineers
2. Data Scientist

What you’ll bring  

• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of the latest Big Data technologies (Spark Engines, Sql Engines like Databricks, Apache pinot, EMR, etc) and proficiency in building and managing complex data pipelines.
• Strategic Vision: Ability to define and execute the long-term vision for data platforms, ensuring alignment with business objectives and evolving technological trends.
• Leadership in DataOps & MLOps: Driving operational efficiency and reliability in data pipelines and ML workflows.
• Platform Optimisation: Experience in optimising platform performance and cost management, ensuring scalable solutions that meet organisational needs without exceeding budget.
• Innovation and R&D: A forward-thinking mindset with a passion for exploring new data technologies, continuously seeking ways to enhance platform capabilities and efficiency.
• Infrastructure Management: Proven experience managing cloud-based infrastructures, including networking, deployment, and monitoring, while ensuring reliability and high availability.
• Governance and Metadata Management: Knowledge of data governance frameworks, ensuring proper data cataloging, lineage, and metadata management to drive data quality and transparency.
• Proactive Problem Solver: Strong analytical skills, with a solution-oriented approach to overcoming technical challenges and finding innovative solutions for complex data problems.
• Cost Efficiency: Ability to implement cost optimisation strategies and ensure resource utilisation is efficient, helping the team minimise waste and maximise value.
• Security Best Practices: Implementing best practices in data security, including encryption, hashing, key management, and access controls, to protect sensitive data across platforms.

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. 

If you have a passion for the role, please still apply. 

What impact you’ll create

As a Tech Lead, this role will play a pivotal part in shaping the future of data-driven innovation within the department. By leading the development and evolution of robust, scalable, and secure data platforms, the role will directly empower analytics, machine learning, and business intelligence initiatives across the organisation. With deep technical expertise and a forward-thinking mindset, the lead will drive best practices in DataOps and MLOps, enhance infrastructure efficiency, and ensure seamless integration of emerging technologies. Their leadership will also strengthen platform governance, optimise cost, and bolster security and access controls—ensuring the data ecosystem remains resilient, agile, and aligned with business goals. Ultimately, this role will be instrumental in transforming data into a strategic asset, fostering a culture of experimentation, innovation, and continuous improvement

What’s in it for you
Our Center of Excellence is the very heart of MiQ, and it’s where the magic happens. It means everything you do and everything you create will have a huge impact across our entire global business. 

MiQ is incredibly proud to foster a welcoming culture. We do everything possible to make sure everyone feels valued for what they bring. With global teams committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we’re always moving towards becoming an even better place to work. 

Values:

Our values are so much more than statements. They unite MiQers in every corner of the world. They shape the way we work and the decisions we make. And they inspire us to stay true to ourselves and to aim for better. Our values are there to be embraced by everyone, so that we naturally live and breathe them. Just like inclusivity, our values flow through everything we do - no matter how big or small.

• 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 has 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

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