Team Lead Data Engineer
About the job
- Strong hands-on experience with AWS Cloud services, including S3, Lambda, IAM, EC2, or equivalent.
- Extensive experience with Databricks, Delta Lake, and Unity Catalog.
- Proficiency in Apache Spark; PySpark is preferred.
- Strong programming skills in Python.
- Excellent command of SQL, including performance tuning and working with large datasets.
- Experience working in fast-paced, agile environments.
- Experience with data governance frameworks and tools such as DataHub or Soda.
- Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions.
- Availability to support meetings and calls in US Pacific Time (PT).
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and transformation workflows using Databricks and Spark.
- Build and optimize ETL/ELT processes to ingest, cleanse, and prepare large datasets.
- Use AWS services such as S3, Lambda, IAM, ECS, and CloudWatch to support data architecture and operational needs.
- Collaborate with data analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Ensure data quality, reliability, and performance across data systems.
- Implement and enforce best practices for coding, version control, CI/CD, and environment management.
- Monitor and troubleshoot data pipelines, ensuring high availability and timely delivery.
- Contribute to architectural decisions, documentation, and process improvements.
- Proficiency in PySpark.
About the company
Mindera builds custom software solutions for clients around the world, focusing on web and mobile applications that are tailored to each business. The company delivers these solutions through agile, collaborative work with project-based engagements or long-term consulting partnerships, ensuring frequent iteration and learning. It differentiates itself by emphasizing strong client relationships, empowering its engineering teams, and contributing to the tech community, alongside a global delivery model that adapts quickly to new challenges. Mindera’s goal is to help clients achieve their business objectives by delivering high-quality, scalable, and secure software that meets evolving needs.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$2.1M
Headquarters
Porto, Portugal
Founded
2014
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Mindera Retail won two major AI coaching contracts in September 2026.
- Mindera posted 46 open roles on October 3, 2026, signaling renewed hiring.
- Mindera expanded its Los Angeles office in 2023 and deepened U.S. client access.
What critics are saying
- Mindera's 2025 headcount fell to 926, exposing delivery demand volatility.
- Farfetch-related developer impacts showed client concentration risk in Portugal's tech ecosystem.
- Aggressive AI consulting crowds Mindera against larger firms like Globant and EPAM.
What makes Mindera unique
- Mindera runs 1,100-plus people across nine locations, from Brazil to Australia.
- Mindera combines AI, data, mobile, and public-sector delivery for enterprise clients.
- Mindera won a UK Government public-sector cloud procurement framework in 2026.
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Benefits
- Remote Work Options
- Hybrid Work Options
- Flexible Work Hours
- Company Social Events