Data Tech Lead - Databricks

About the Position

Data Tech Lead - Databricks

We partner with global enterprises to design and scale data platforms that power products used by millions of users. Our work involves large-scale data systems, complex pipelines, and high-impact business use cases across multiple industries.

This role focuses on technical leadership, architectural ownership, and mentoring while remaining hands-on.

What We’re Building

As a Tech Lead, Data Engineering, you will own the technical direction of data initiatives while remaining hands-on. You’ll act as the bridge between architecture, execution, and people leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Own the technical direction and architecture of data engineering projects
• Design and build scalable, production-grade data pipelines using Databricks, PySpark, AWS, and SQL
• Lead by example with hands-on development, code reviews, and technical decision-making
• Mentor and guide data engineers, promoting best practices, clean code, and high engineering standards
• Drive architectural discussions, trade-offs, and long-term technical vision
• Collaborate closely with product, data, and engineering stakeholders
• Tackle enterprise-scale data challenges with real-world business impact business outcomes

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in Data Engineering or related roles
• Proven experience as a Tech Lead, Lead Data Engineer, or similar role
• Strong hands-on expertise with: Python & SQL, PySpark, Databricks and AWS
• Solid background in data architecture, pipeline design, and distributed systems
• Experience mentoring engineers and leading technical initiatives
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence technical decisions
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)

Location

• Fully remote
• Must have availability to work overlapping U.S. Pacific, Central, or Eastern time zones

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted until October 25th, 2026. Candidates can expect feedback by November 2nd, 2026.

About the Company

Traits of a Lumen

• Radically Engaged: Strong performers, constant communication, quality work. We deliver impact.
• Bright mindset: Ambitious, energized, kind. We tackle with optimism.
• Lead the way: Professional, adaptable, thoughtful. We set the standard.
• Lightspeed: Agile, collaborative, action-first. We move fast to deliver the best.

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