Remote Engineering Team Lead, Data Platform

Description:

• Culture Amp is seeking an experienced Engineering Team Lead for their Data Platform Team in Melbourne.
• The role involves overseeing the internal data platform that integrates data from various products and external sources.
• The Team Lead will empower analysts and data scientists to unlock powerful insights, contributing to Culture Amp's mission of enhancing employee engagement.
• Key responsibilities include leading the design of the data platform, which encompasses the data lake, warehouse, data modeling, orchestration, and ML platform.
• The Team Lead will mentor and develop engineers, fostering their growth into future technical leaders.
• The position emphasizes people leadership, technical leadership, and ensuring timely project delivery within Agile, cross-functional, and remote-friendly teams.
• Culture Amp promotes an inclusive and flexible software engineering practice that supports remote work and collaboration.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a strong understanding of data engineering and data platform architecture, including data lake and data warehouse architecture, data modeling, and security and compliance considerations.
• Experience with the AWS data stack, specifically Redshift, MSK, and Glue, is required.
• Knowledge of key data stack components such as dbt and Airflow is essential.
• Applicants should have experience managing stakeholders and leading engineers, along with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ideal candidate is a technical leader who balances hands-on technical skills with the ability to empower and coach engineers.
• Openness to receiving and giving feedback to facilitate growth is also necessary.

Benefits:

• Culture Amp offers an Employee Share Options Program, allowing employees to share in the company's success.
• The company provides programs, coaching, and budgets to support personal and professional development.
• Employees have access to external providers for mental wellbeing and coaching support.
• A monthly Camper Life Allowance is provided to enhance the employee experience outside of work.
• Team budgets are allocated for team-building activities and connection.
• Intentional quarterly wellbeing pauses are implemented, allowing for company-wide shutdown days to focus on restoration and rest.
• Extended year-end breaks are offered for additional time off at the end of the year.
• Excellent parental leave and in-work support programs are available from day one.
• Employees receive 5 Social Impact Days a year to contribute positively to the community.
• MacBooks and a work-from-home office budget are provided to facilitate a productive work environment.
• Medical insurance coverage is available for employees and their families in the US and UK.