Lead Data Engineer
Lumenalta
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Job Description
About Lumenalta
Lumenalta partners with global enterprises to design and scale data platforms that power products used by millions of users. Their work involves large-scale data systems, complex pipelines, and high-impact business use cases across multiple industries.
Your Role as a Lead Data Engineer
As a Lead Data Engineer, you will own the technical direction of data initiatives while remaining hands-on. You’ll act as the bridge between architecture, execution, and people leadership within a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the technical direction and architecture of data engineering projects.
- Design and build scalable, production-grade data pipelines using Databricks, PySpark, AWS, and SQL.
- Lead by example with hands-on development, code reviews, and technical decision-making.
- Mentor and guide data engineers, promoting best practices, clean code, and high engineering standards.
- Drive architectural discussions, trade-offs, and long-term technical vision.
- Collaborate closely with product, data, and engineering stakeholders.
- Tackle enterprise-scale data challenges with real-world business impact and drive business outcomes.
What We’re Looking For
- 10+ years of experience in Data Engineering or related roles.
- Proven experience as a Tech Lead, Lead Data Engineer, or similar role.
- Strong hands-on expertise with Python & SQL, PySpark, Databricks, and AWS.
- Solid background in data architecture, pipeline design, and distributed systems.
- Experience mentoring engineers and leading technical initiatives.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to influence technical decisions.
- Fluent in English (spoken and written).
Work Environment & Application Details
This is a fully remote position open to candidates based in Europe or regions with compatible time zones. To ensure effective collaboration with our client and team, candidates must maintain a 6-hour overlap with Eastern U.S. business hours. Applications will be accepted until February 27, 2026.
Key skills/competency
- Data Engineering
- Databricks
- PySpark
- AWS
- SQL
- Python
- Data Architecture
- Pipeline Design
- Distributed Systems
- Technical Leadership
How to Get Hired at Lumenalta
- Research Lumenalta's culture: Study their mission, values, recent projects, and employee insights on LinkedIn.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight 10+ years of data engineering leadership, Databricks, PySpark, and AWS expertise.
- Showcase architectural ownership: Prepare examples demonstrating your impact on data platform design and scalability.
- Emphasize mentorship: Detail experiences guiding data engineers and fostering best engineering practices.
- Practice technical leadership scenarios: Be ready to discuss driving technical vision and cross-functional collaboration.
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