Lead Data Engineer

About the Position

Forte, a company with around 400 specialists working in Oslo, Berlin, Copenhagen, Kraków, and Katowice, is looking for a Lead Data Engineer to join one of their teams developing digital products for clients in Northern Europe. The role focuses on quality and long-term, collaborative partnerships.

We work on solutions in the areas of:

• Modern digital services developed long-term with clients
• AI & data platforms
• Commerce and retail
• Sustainability & energy
• Business platforms and digital services

We create, among other things:

• Web platforms supporting thousands of users
• Systems supporting business processes
• Data and AI-based solutions

How we work:

• We work in small, technical teams with a strong emphasis on code quality, architecture, and collaboration
• We create modern cloud solutions – from web applications to data platforms – most often based on Microsoft Azure, using technologies such as.NET, TypeScript, React, Databricks, Python/PySpark, and Power BI
• We focus on a high level of engineering – conscious architectural decisions are standard for us
• Developers have a real impact on technical solutions, architecture, and project implementation methods
• We collaborate closely with designers, product owners, and clients
• We do not operate on a classic body leasing model – we develop our clients' products long-term, having a real impact on the direction of solution development and technical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Co-creating the direction of Data Engineering competence at Forte
• Designing the architecture of modern data platforms and end-to-end solutions for new projects
• Supporting teams in making technical and architectural decisions
• Mentoring Data Engineers and sharing knowledge within the organization
• Participating in presales, workshops with clients, and recommending technical solutions
• Defining standards and best practices in the area of Data Engineering
• Designing and implementing reliable and scalable data processing processes (data pipelines)
• Developing and optimizing data platforms in terms of performance, cost, security, and ease of maintenance
• Close collaboration with clients, project teams, and technical leaders across the organization
• Monitoring new technologies and initiating and implementing innovative solutions

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience as a Data Engineer or in related roles
• Very good knowledge of data platform architecture and experience in designing end-to-end solutions
• Practical experience in building Databricks-based solutions using Python/PySpark (or other modern data platforms, e.g., Microsoft Fabric or Azure Synapse)
• Experience in designing and developing scalable data platforms
• Experience in technically leading teams, initiatives, or projects
• Skills in conducting technical discussions with clients and recommending appropriate solutions
• Experience in data governance, security, and cost optimization
• Experience as a Software Engineer
• Knowledge of Power BI or similar Business Intelligence tools
• Very good communication skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with platforms such as Snowflake, BigQuery, or similar solutions
• Experience with Microsoft technologies, including Azure, Azure cloud services, and .NET
• Knowledge of AI programming environments, agentic programming, and Model Context Protocol (MCP)

We Offer

• Long-term projects implemented in stable teams
• Real impact on the development of Data Engineering competence and the technological direction of implemented projects
• Collaboration with a technically strong team focused on development and knowledge sharing
• Opportunity to co-create the strategy for the development of the Data & AI area at Forte
• Hybrid work model – we focus on flexibility, combining remote work with the possibility of working in our offices in Kraków or Katowice
• Training budget and space for development
• Depending on the cooperation model, additional benefits such as private medical care, sports card, language lessons, and subsidized lunch in the office

About the Company

Forte creates about 400 specialists – developers, designers, and delivery managers – working in Oslo, Berlin, Copenhagen, Kraków, and Katowice. We focus on quality and long-term, collaborative partnerships.

Process of Recruitment

You can expect 2 remote recruitment meetings, each lasting 1.5 hours and consisting of a non-technical and technical part.

Department: Technology

Locations: Katowice, Kraków

Work Mode: Hybrid