Data Engineer (Senior-Lead)

About the Position

Are you ready to shape the future technological landscape in Europe?

We are dedicated to responsible digitalization, building innovative, inclusive solutions that drive meaningful impact. With over 8,900 professionals across Europe, we help EU institutions, public and private organizations thrive in a rapidly evolving digital world. Are you ready to shape the future through technology? Your journey starts here. Take a look at some of our impactful projects here: Netcompany Cases

Responsibilities

As a Data Engineer (Senior-Lead) in Netcompany, you will:

• Lead a small team of Cloud Data Management and Data Lake Engineers delivering client engagements - planning, prioritization, code reviews, and mentoring.
• Own delivery of your engagements end-to-end: scope, estimates, milestones, risks, quality, and client communication.
• Design and build cloud-native data lakes and lakehouses (Delta Lake, Apache Iceberg) using medallion architecture on Azure, AWS, or Databricks, with robust ELT/ETL pipelines, data models, and quality/observability controls.
• Adopt and promote AI coding assistants and agentic workflows inside your team.
• Support the Senior Manager on solution design, technical estimations, and pre-sales activities; align with sector/account stakeholders.
• Apply engineering best practices - version control, CI/CD for data, IaC, DataOps, security, and governance - and collaborate with AI/ML, BI, and application teams as needed.

Requirements

What would make you a fit for the role:

• Solid data engineering experience, including experience leading small teams or workstreams.
• Hands-on with at least one major cloud data platform - Azure, AWS, or Databricks - including data lake/lakehouse design.
• Good SQL and Python, with experience in ELT/ETL, data modeling, Spark, and workflow orchestration.
• Experience designing for performance, cost, security, and data quality in cloud environments.
• Strong communication and coaching mindset for the engineers you lead.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.

It would also be a plus if you match some of the following:

• Hands-on use of AI coding assistants (e.g., Claude Code, Copilot-class tools).
• Experience with dbt for in-warehouse/in-lakehouse transformations, or exposure to Microsoft Fabric.
• Familiarity with data governance platforms (Unity Catalog, Microsoft Purview, Collibra, or Atlan).
• Experience with BI tooling (Power BI, Tableau, Qlik) or streaming technologies.

We Offer

Being a part of the Netcompany team, you will be provided with:

• The opportunity to work in a modern environment & in a hybrid working model.
• A seamless onboarding experience and a buddy to support you on your first steps.
• A competitive compensation & benefits package.
• Health and life insurance program.
• Meal and commuting allowance.
• Well-being activities (on premises).
• Continuous learning opportunities using the most modern methods (unlimited access to Udemy for Business, ad-hoc trainings).
• A personalized development plan for targeted career growth.

About the Company

Join Netcompany in Athens, Greece, and be part of a vivid team of 2,300+ tech professionals. When at the office, you'll have the flexibility to work from our three modern, sustainable, and state-of-the-art offices!

Please upload your CV in English via the Apply button. All applications will be treated as strictly confidential.

We ensure equal opportunities, treatment, and consideration to all candidates. Discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, or marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other factor protected by applicable laws and regulations is prohibited. As part of the Netcompany culture, we respect human rights and focus on creating a positive workplace, where all employees are valued, and where diversity and inclusion are a vital part of our everyday working experience.

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Workplace

Athens, Greece