Lead Data Engineer (#2528)

1 Month ago • 8 Years + • Data Analyst • Undisclosed

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Job Description

N-iX seeks a Lead Data Engineer to contribute to a major merger between European and Canadian online car markets. Responsibilities include simplifying existing tools, improving modularity, addressing technical debt, proposing improvements, actively participating in team discussions and decision-making, and driving initiatives. The role involves close collaboration with senior engineers, product managers, and engineering managers. The ideal candidate possesses 8+ years of software engineering experience, proven leadership in complex data projects, and extensive expertise in AWS services (Glue, Athena), Python, PySpark, GCP, SQL, Airflow, and data streaming frameworks (Kafka or Firehose). Experience in building and maintaining data pipelines and platforms, as well as proficiency in data modeling, is essential. The position requires working within the Canadian time zone.

Must have:

8+ years software engineering experience
Lead complex data projects
AWS (Glue, Athena), Python, PySpark, GCP
SQL, Airflow, Kafka/Firehose
Data pipeline & platform building
Data modeling expertise

Perks:

Flexible working format
Competitive salary & compensation
Personalized career growth
Professional development tools
Active tech communities
Education reimbursement
Corporate events

N-iX is looking for a Lead Data Engineer to join our team! Our customer is the European online car market with over 30 million monthly users, with a market presence in 18 countries. The company is now merging with a similar company in Canada and needs support on this way. As a Lead Data Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of online car markets and enhancing the user experience for millions of car buyers and sellers.

Requirements:

8+ years of experience in software engineering.
Proven experience leading complex data projects, organising teams, and architecting and designing new solutions.
Extensive expertise in AWS services, especially Glue, Athena.
Proficiency in Python, PySpark, GCP.
SQL, Airflow, data streaming frameworks (Kafka or Firehose).
Experience in building and maintaining data pipelines.
Experience in building data platforms, not just using them.
Proficiency in data modeling techniques and best practices.
English - Upper-Intermediate+

Responsibilities:

Work during the Canadian time zone.
Simplify existing tools, make them more modular, work with technical debt.
Propose improvements, be actively involved in team discussions and decision-making, drive initiatives.
Work closely with a team of Senior Engineers, Product Manager and Engineering Manager.

We offer:

Flexible working format - remote, office-based or flexible
A competitive salary and good compensation package
Personalized career growth
Professional development tools (mentorship program, tech talks and trainings, centers of excellence, and more)
Active tech communities with regular knowledge sharing
Education reimbursement
Memorable anniversary presents
Corporate events and team buildings
Other location-specific benefits

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