Lead Data Engineer

Copenhagen, Capital Region
Posted 1 month ago
Data Science

About the role

Job summary

This role involves leading the Data Engineering practice, focusing on building data solutions for high-profile clients while managing a team of engineers. The position requires both hands-on technical expertise and strategic leadership to influence data infrastructure and governance.

Qualifications

  • Significant hands-on experience in data engineering, particularly in building production data pipelines and data warehouses.
  • Experience managing data teams and mentoring engineers.
  • Deep knowledge of modern data stack technologies, including dbt, Airflow, Terraform, and cloud platforms like GCP and Snowflake.
  • Strong architectural skills in data modeling, quality, and governance.
  • Proficiency in SQL and Python, along with familiarity with modern engineering workflows (Git, CI/CD, testing).
  • Client-facing skills with the ability to connect technical solutions to business value.
  • Interest in practice-building and developing new service offerings.
  • Excellent communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with architects to define standards for data pipelines and integrations across various platforms.
  • Ensure the correct implementation of modern data stacks and serve as a technical escalation resource.
  • Act as a trusted advisor for clients, providing strategic guidance on data architecture.
  • Innovate and accelerate practice capabilities, focusing on automation and AI-driven engineering.
  • Mentor and coach engineers, fostering their professional development.
  • Shape practice direction and collaborate with various stakeholders to deliver integrated solutions.

Skills

  • Extensive experience with data engineering tools and practices.
  • Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Education

  • Relevant degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

Tools

  • Familiarity with data governance and privacy regulations is a plus. Experience with CRM platforms and cloud certifications is also advantageous.
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