Title
Text copied to clipboard!Data Engineer Lead
Description
Text copied to clipboard!Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Lead and manage the data engineering team to deliver high-quality data solutions.
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and architectures.
- Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to understand data needs.
- Ensure data quality, integrity, and security across all data systems.
- Mentor and train junior data engineers to enhance team capabilities.
- Evaluate and implement new data technologies and tools.
- Develop and enforce best practices for data engineering processes.
- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot data-related issues.
- Coordinate with IT and business units to align data strategies.
- Document data engineering processes and workflows.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Proven experience as a data engineer with leadership responsibilities.
- Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, and data pipeline frameworks like Apache Airflow or similar.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Knowledge of big data technologies like Hadoop, Spark, or Kafka.
- Familiarity with data warehousing solutions and ETL processes.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Experience with data governance and compliance standards.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience leading a data engineering team?
- What data pipeline tools and technologies are you most proficient with?
- How do you ensure data quality and integrity in your projects?
- Describe a challenging data engineering problem you solved.
- How do you stay updated with emerging data technologies?
- What strategies do you use to mentor junior engineers?
- How do you handle conflicts within your team?
- Explain your experience with cloud data platforms.
- What is your approach to documenting data workflows?
- How do you prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment?