Lead Data Engineer - f/h, Lille
About the job
- Have a higher education qualification, such as an engineering school education or equivalent master's degree, and experience in consulting with a focus on client satisfaction and partnership.
- Have at least 6 years of experience.
- Have experience with Agile methods.
- Be autonomous and organized, with a willingness to share knowledge.
- Have good communication skills and a product- and solution-oriented approach.
- Be proficient in data development, including SQL and Python, and have solid experience implementing data pipelines.
- Be proficient in at least one data modeling technique, such as Data Mesh, Star Schema, or Data Vault.
- Have experience with a cloud platform such as Databricks, Snowflake, Google Cloud Platform, Azure, or Microsoft Fabric.
- Be proficient with cloud SQL databases such as Databricks, Snowflake, Synapse, or Redshift.
- Have experience with storage methods such as Azure Data Lake Store or Amazon S3.
- Have good knowledge of DevOps.
- Analyze business needs and lead scoping workshops.
- Participate in defining SQL solution architectures, development and optimization, code reviews, maintaining DevOps practices under the “You build it, you run it” approach, supporting acceptance testing and production deployment, and documentation.
- Monitor technology developments and maintain relationships with software vendors.
- Participate in meetups and hackathons.
- Support team members based in France through solutions guidance, code reviews, recommendations, and advice on certifications to complete.
- Contribute to writing articles and experience reports.
- Have experience with real-time data flows.
- Have knowledge of DataOps or FinOps concepts.
- Have knowledge of or proficiency in Green Data best practices, such as Cloud Carbon Footprint.
About the company
Talan is a European consulting and IT services group that helps organizations transform and adapt to fast-changing environments. It offers a full range of services from strategic business consultancy to packaged IT solutions, including production support, software development, business analysis, and nearshore delivery. The company works by deploying multidisciplinary teams across its global offices to guide clients through agile transformations, change programs, and IT modernization. Talan differentiates itself through its international footprint, sector focus on Major Service Operators, and a culture built on transparency, respect, teamwork, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment. With strong organic growth and a large pool of over 3,500 consultants, its goal is to create and share value for clients while coaching and developing its people—empowering customers to transform and compete more effectively.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Late Stage VC
Total Funding
$110M
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
2002
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- June 2026 closing of the 2.6-gigawatt Western PJM deal shows capital-market access.
- September 2026 gas-code submission positions Talan inside a regulated UK infrastructure redesign.
- Nova Consulting and Dataroots broaden advisory and AI capabilities for higher-margin enterprise work.
What critics are saying
- Ofgem decides Talan's Xoserve-Encodar gas bid by November 2026; rejection removes a marquee win.
- Micropole and recent acquisitions require integration; culture clashes can erode margins through 2027.
- Acquisition-led growth creates existential dependence on cheap deal flow and debt financing.
What makes Talan unique
- Talan runs hybrid consulting plus implementation teams across 7,000 talents worldwide.
- Its 2026 CEO, François Soubien, targets 30% consulting mix and AI leadership by 2030.
- TowerBrook-backed M&A built 22 acquisitions, including Micropole, Nova Consulting, and Dataroots.
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Benefits
- Professional Development Budget