Remote Lead Data Engineer (GCP)

Description:

• The Lead Data Engineer at Thoughtworks is a strategic leader responsible for spearheading data engineering initiatives and tackling complex business challenges.
• This role involves collaborating with executives to align technology strategies with business objectives and contextualizing emerging trends to expand the impact of data engineering.
• The engineer will establish a clear vision for data practices, consult on complex data platform programs, and provide technical leadership as a subject matter expert.
• Responsibilities include creating and developing intricate data processing pipelines, collaborating with data scientists, and writing clean, iterative code based on TDD.
• The engineer will lead clients in utilizing various distributed storage and computing technologies, select suitable data modeling techniques, and design strategies for data governance, security, and privacy.
• The role also requires defining strategies for incorporating data quality into daily work.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have experience in leading enterprise data strategy, system design, and implementation of technical solutions.
• A background in Domain-Driven Design for enterprise organizations and experience with Big Data architecture is essential.
• Proficiency in building and operating data pipelines, maintaining data storage within distributed systems, and a deep understanding of data modeling is required.
• Experience in designing and developing real-time data streaming solutions and familiarity with data visualization techniques is necessary.
• Candidates should have experience in defining and implementing data governance and security policies, as well as knowledge of MLOps and data science concepts.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to adapt in ambiguous situations are crucial.
• Proven leadership abilities, including coaching and mentoring, are expected.

Benefits:

• Thoughtworks offers a unique career development path tailored to individual aspirations, supported by interactive tools and numerous development programs.
• The company fosters a cultivation culture that values collaboration and mutual support among teammates.
• Employees are empowered in their career journeys, with opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Joining Thoughtworks means being part of a global technology consultancy that drives digital innovation and values curiosity, innovation, and dedication.