Lead Data Integration Engineer
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About the Position
We are looking for an experienced Lead Data Integration Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in data management, storage, modeling, analytics, migration, and database design. As a Tech Lead/Team Lead, you will design and implement innovative data integration solutions, contribute to cloud solution architecture, and lead a high-performing team to ensure best practices are followed. Your deep expertise in cloud environments, data warehousing solutions, and data security will help drive the success of our projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of engineers, providing technical leadership and mentorship
- Design and implement data integration solutions, model databases, and build scalable data platforms
- Work with classic Data technologies and tools (Databases, ETL/ELT, MDM tools, BI platforms) as well as implement modern Cloud or Hybrid data solutions
- Contribute to Cloud Solution Architecture, select the right toolset, and serve as a role model for the team
- Collaborate with product and engineering teams to define technical requirements, evaluate new features, and drive architectural decisions
- Build partnerships with architects and key stakeholders within the organization
- Perform detailed analysis of business problems and technical environments to design high-quality solutions
- Participate in code reviews and testing to ensure adherence to best practices
- Foster a high-performance engineering culture, oversee team members, and provide technical guidance
- Write and maintain project documentation, including high-quality technical documentation and use cases
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in Data Management, Storage, Analytics, Migration, and Database Design
- Proven ability to lead technical teams and mentor engineers
- Expert knowledge of Cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and experience with multiple cloud providers
- Deep expertise in cloud data warehousing solutions (Redshift, Azure Synapse Analytics, Google BigQuery, Snowflake, etc.)
- Experience designing and implementing Data Integration, Data Analytics & Visualization, and Cloud Migration solutions
- Expertise in Data Integration tools (Azure Data Factory, AWS Glue, GCP Dataflow, Talend, Informatica, Apache NiFi, KNIME, SSIS, etc.)
- Strong understanding of Relational Databases (MS SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL) and the ability to articulate the pros and cons of different solutions
- Production coding experience in one of the data-oriented programming languages (SQL, Python, SparkSQL, PySpark, R, Bash, Scala)
- Advanced knowledge of Data Security (Row-level security, auditing, etc.)
- Experience with data modeling, including OLAP, OLTP, ETL, DWH, Data Lake, Delta Lake, and Data Mesh methodologies
- Strong knowledge of integration patterns, CDC methods, micro-batching, and delta extracts
- General understanding of Housekeeping processes (logging, monitoring, exception management, archiving, retention policies, hot/cold data)
- Deep understanding of Data Lineage, Metadata Management, and Data Traceability concepts
- Ability to create high-quality design documentation and maintain audit records
- Compliance awareness (PI, GDPR, HIPAA)
- Experience in direct customer communication and ability to present technical solutions effectively
- Experience across various business domains
- English proficiency for professional communication
Technologies
- Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP): Storage, Compute, Networking, Identity & Security, Data Warehousing (Redshift, Snowflake, BigQuery, Azure Synapse)
- Data Integration Tools (Azure Data Factory, AWS Glue, GCP Dataflow, Talend, Informatica, Apache NiFi, KNIME, SSIS, etc.)
- Programming Languages: SQL, Python, SparkSQL, PySpark, R, Bash, Scala
- Relational Databases (MS SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL)
- Dataflow orchestration, replication, and data preparation tools
- Version Control Systems (Git, SVN)
- Testing: Component, Integration Testing, and Data Reconciliation
We Offer
- Remote work options in the Republic of Lithuania
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment
About the Company
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