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Head of Data Engineering(m/w/x)
Leading technical strategy for data transformation and automation at a global business data platform. Proven track record of leading technical teams at scale required. Work from abroad up to 30 days/year, flex-time.
Requirements
- 7+ years in Data Engineering, Data Operations, or Software Engineering
- Proven track record of leading technical teams at scale
- Strong product mindset for data
- Care for data users and usage
- Talent for clean, simple concepts with practical impact
- Ability to simplify without oversimplifying
- Ensure solutions work in production
- Deep technical proficiency in Python
- Deep technical proficiency in PostgreSQL
- Deep technical proficiency in AWS (ECS, EC2, EKS, S3, Lambda)
- Deep technical proficiency in Apache Airflow
- Deep technical proficiency in Docker
- Deep technical proficiency in Git
- Practical understanding of AI principles
- Understanding of foundation models
- Understanding of retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
- Understanding of prompt engineering
- Understanding of evaluation metrics
- Excellent English communication skills
- Ability to effectively align stakeholders
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams
- Ability to influence technical decisions
Tasks
- Lead technical strategy for Data Production division
- Build and scale technical backbone for data transformation
- Ensure data automation, reliability, and readiness
- Direct a department of 25 engineers through three team leads
- Manage teams focused on data crawling, ingestion, and structuring
- Oversee development of internal tools for research and modeling
- Guide architecture, infrastructure, and taxonomy governance
- Define and own technical roadmap in OKR-driven environment
- Set ambitious objectives and manage capacity allocation
- Align teams with broader data production strategy
- Inform stakeholders about progress and achievements
- Maintain hands-on approach to architecture and code quality
- Guide technical standards and evaluate engineering trade-offs
- Conduct code reviews for clean, scalable solutions
- Drive adoption of AI capabilities for data extraction
- Partner with Product, Tech, and distribution teams
- Understand and meet needs of data-producing teams
- Ensure seamless integration of data into customer-facing products
Work Experience
- 7 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- Python
- PostgreSQL
- AWS
- ECS
- EC2
- EKS
- S3
- Lambda
- Apache Airflow
- Docker
- Git
Benefits
Workation & Sabbatical
- Work from abroad up to 30 days/year
Flexible Working
- Hybrid work
- Flex-time
Informal Culture
- International team
Team Events
- Social events
Public Transport Subsidies
- Subsidized urban mobility
Healthcare & Fitness
- Fitness and wellness options
Other Benefits
- Free access to Langdock
Career Advancement
- Career and training opportunities
Parking & Commuter Benefits
- Attractive locations
Modern Office
- Modern offices
Mental Health Support
- Mental health support
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Head of Data Engineering(m/w/x)
Leading technical strategy for data transformation and automation at a global business data platform. Proven track record of leading technical teams at scale required. Work from abroad up to 30 days/year, flex-time.
Requirements
- 7+ years in Data Engineering, Data Operations, or Software Engineering
- Proven track record of leading technical teams at scale
- Strong product mindset for data
- Care for data users and usage
- Talent for clean, simple concepts with practical impact
- Ability to simplify without oversimplifying
- Ensure solutions work in production
- Deep technical proficiency in Python
- Deep technical proficiency in PostgreSQL
- Deep technical proficiency in AWS (ECS, EC2, EKS, S3, Lambda)
- Deep technical proficiency in Apache Airflow
- Deep technical proficiency in Docker
- Deep technical proficiency in Git
- Practical understanding of AI principles
- Understanding of foundation models
- Understanding of retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
- Understanding of prompt engineering
- Understanding of evaluation metrics
- Excellent English communication skills
- Ability to effectively align stakeholders
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams
- Ability to influence technical decisions
Tasks
- Lead technical strategy for Data Production division
- Build and scale technical backbone for data transformation
- Ensure data automation, reliability, and readiness
- Direct a department of 25 engineers through three team leads
- Manage teams focused on data crawling, ingestion, and structuring
- Oversee development of internal tools for research and modeling
- Guide architecture, infrastructure, and taxonomy governance
- Define and own technical roadmap in OKR-driven environment
- Set ambitious objectives and manage capacity allocation
- Align teams with broader data production strategy
- Inform stakeholders about progress and achievements
- Maintain hands-on approach to architecture and code quality
- Guide technical standards and evaluate engineering trade-offs
- Conduct code reviews for clean, scalable solutions
- Drive adoption of AI capabilities for data extraction
- Partner with Product, Tech, and distribution teams
- Understand and meet needs of data-producing teams
- Ensure seamless integration of data into customer-facing products
Work Experience
- 7 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- Python
- PostgreSQL
- AWS
- ECS
- EC2
- EKS
- S3
- Lambda
- Apache Airflow
- Docker
- Git
Benefits
Workation & Sabbatical
- Work from abroad up to 30 days/year
Flexible Working
- Hybrid work
- Flex-time
Informal Culture
- International team
Team Events
- Social events
Public Transport Subsidies
- Subsidized urban mobility
Healthcare & Fitness
- Fitness and wellness options
Other Benefits
- Free access to Langdock
Career Advancement
- Career and training opportunities
Parking & Commuter Benefits
- Attractive locations
Modern Office
- Modern offices
Mental Health Support
- Mental health support
About the Company
Statista
Industry
IT
Description
The company is the world's leading business data platform, providing reliable data and analytics products to empower fact-based decisions.
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