Job Openings Data Platform Engineering Lead

About the job Data Platform Engineering Lead

About TEKEVER:

At TEKEVER, we are at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge data and AI technologies to drive innovation and deliver exceptional value to our clients. Our team is passionate about creating intelligent solutions that transform countries, governments, businesses and improve lives.

TEKEVERs mission is to provide our customers with actionable intelligence to make the best decisions faster - both in real-time and non-real-time - in the most challenging environments across the globe. We design and build state-of-the-art autonomous Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), both in terms of hardware and software platforms and are growing fast in multiple areas, within both Defense and Civil domains. Typical Use Cases that our portfolio of drones and AI platforms focus on are, amongst others, military surveillance & intelligence gathering, oil pipeline inspections, maritime surveillance, wildfire monitoring, crowd control, change detection, automated area search, sense & avoid, precision landing, swarming - and many more.

As such, we are significantly expanding our Data & AI function and are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Platform Engineering Lead to join our team and lead the development and optimization of our data infrastructure, platform and pipelines.

Job Overview:


The Data Platform Engineering Lead will be responsible for overseeing the design, implementation and maintenance of our Data & Analytics platform, pipelines and infrastructure. This role requires a combination of strong technical expertise, leadership abilities and a strategic mindset. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in data architecture, data engineering, cloud and on-premise technologies, with experience in managing a deeply technical team and driving complex projects to completion. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure our data platform is robust, scalable, secure and aligned with the companys strategic objectives.

What will be your responsibilities:

  • Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of data architects and data engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. For an overview of what our Data Architects do on a day-to-day basis, please refer to <hyperlink to Sr. Data / Platform Architect Job Description>. For an overview of what our Data Engineers do on a day-to-day basis, please refer to <hyperlink to Data Engineer Job Description>.

  • Platform Development: Oversee the design, development and maintenance of scalable and robust data architectures and pipelines, ensuring efficient data processing, storage and retrieval, including data ingestion, storage, processing, management and analytics components.

  • Architecture Design: Develop and maintain the architecture of the data platform, ensuring it meets the needs of various business units and supports future growth.

  • Technology Strategy: Define the technology stack and architecture standards for the data platform, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and emerging trends.

  • Data Integration: Develop strategies for integrating diverse data sources, ensuring seamless data flow and high data quality.

  • Scalability and Performance: Design solutions that can scale with growing data volumes and ensure optimal performance across the data platform.

  • Performance Optimization: Continuously monitor and optimize the performance of the data platform to handle large-scale data efficiently.

  • Security and Compliance: Implement robust data security measures and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.

  • Collaboration: Work closely with data scientists, analysts, product managers and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver effective solutions.

  • Innovation: Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in data technologies and drive continuous innovation within the data platform.

  • Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of data pipelines, ETL processes and architectural decisions.

Profile and requirements:

  • Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.

  • Experience: 7+ years of experience in data engineering or a similar role, with at least 3 years in a leadership position.

  • Technical Expertise:

    • Strong experience with Data Platform reference architectures (e.g. Lambda architecture, Data Mesh).

    • Deep knowledge of big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Kafka) and data warehousing solutions (e.g., Redshift, Snowflake).

    • Extensive experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their data services, with a focus on Google Cloud. Google Cloud certification is preferred.

    • Experience with migration from on-premise to cloud and vice versa.

    • Good knowledge of relevant security frameworks & standards.

    • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala.

    • Strong understanding of database management systems (e.g., SQL, NoSQL, NewSQL). Experience with SQL and database management systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server).

    • Knowledge of data integration tools and frameworks (e.g., Apache Nifi, Talend, Informatica).

    • Familiarity with data modeling, data warehousing and data governance practices.

    • Experience with Iaac (e.g. Ansible, Terraform), data pipeline orchestration (e.g. Airflow), log exploration tools (e.g. Streamlit, Dash), data extraction (e.g. PostGIS, Kafka, Airflow, FastAPI), pandas, scikit-learn, Docker.

    • Solid knowledge of DevOps best practices and tools: GIT, CI/CD, telemetry and monitoring, etc.

  • Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering scalable and efficient data solutions.

  • Leadership: Proven leadership skills with experience in building and leading high-performing teams.

  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

  • Project Management: Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

  • Attention to Detail: High attention to detail and a commitment to ensuring data quality and accuracy.

  • Adaptability: Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

What we have to offer you:

  • An excellent work environment and an opportunity to create a real impact in the world;

  • A truly high-tech, state-of-the-art engineering company with flat structure and no politics;

  • Working with the very latest technologies in Data & AI, including Edge AI, Swarming - both within our software platforms and within our embedded on-board systems;

  • Flexible work arrangements;

  • Professional development opportunities;

  • Collaborative and inclusive work environment;

  • Salary compatible with the level of proven experience.

TEKEVER is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If the above excites you, apply now! Send your CV to jobs@tekever.com.



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