Lead Data Engineer

• You have experience in leading the system design and implementation of technical solutions
• Working with data excites you; You have created Big Data architecture, can build and operate data pipelines, and maintain data storage, all within distributed systems
• You have a deep understanding of data modeling and experience with modern data engineering tools and platforms
• You have experience in writing clean, high-quality code using the preferred programming language
• You have built and deployed large-scale data pipelines and data-centric applications using any of the distributed storage platforms and distributed processing platforms in a production setting
• You have experience with data visualization techniques and can communicate the insights as per the audience
• You have experience with data-driven approaches and can apply data security and privacy strategy to solve business problems
• You have experience with different types of databases (i.e.: SQL, NoSQL, data lake, data schemas, etc.)

• You understand the importance of stakeholder management and can easily liaise between clients and other key stakeholders throughout projects, ensuring buy-in and gaining trust along the way
• You are resilient in ambiguous situations and can adapt your role to approach challenges from multiple perspectives
• You don’t shy away from risks or conflicts, instead you take them on and skillfully manage them
• You coach, mentor and motivate others and you aspire to influence teammates to take positive action and accountability for their work
• You enjoy influencing others and always advocate for technical excellence while being open to change when needed
• You are a proven leader with a track record of encouraging teammates in their professional development and relationships
• Cultivating strong partnerships comes naturally to you; You understand the importance of relationship building and how it can bring new opportunities to our business

There is no one-size-fits-all career path at Thoughtworks: however you want to develop your career is entirely up to you. But we also balance autonomy with the strength of our cultivation culture. This means your career is supported by interactive tools, numerous development programs and teammates who want to help you grow. We see value in helping each other be our best and that extends to empowering our employees in their career journeys.

While we’ve traditionally been a traveling consultancy, we have adopted a hybrid working model with the majority of work being completed remotely from either home or local Thoughtworks offices. However, business travel to client locations should be expected when required by Thoughtworks or our clients’ needs. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.