Lead Data Engineer Data & AI(m/w/x)

# Lead Data Engineer (f/m/d) Data & AI E.ON Digital Technology GmbH | Permanent | Part or Full time **You have a passion for technology and want to make the world a greener place?** Join the forefront of energy transition with E.ON's Digital Technology organization, as part of our technology in-house consulting, Expert Services. As a professional services organization, we collaborate closely with our business units, providing pivotal services that accelerate E.ON's ambitious Digital Transformation strategy. If you have a passion for leading the green transition with digital innovation, become a playmaker in our energetic and diverse team of more than 500 Expert Services consultants. **It’s on us to make new energy work!** **Your Role** – meaningful & rewarding​ * Act as a key contact and thought partner for the leadership team, while mentoring team members and fostering a culture of learning and growth * Drive the success of Data & AI projects by shaping the architecture, estimating efforts, and aligning the right engineers to the right initiatives * Lead projects hands-on, ensuring technical excellence, agile execution, and fast delivery of scalable, reusable data products * Introduce and maintain architectural best practices, templates, and components that accelerate development and improve system quality * Own technical assessments and interviews as part of the hiring process * Keep an eye on the horizon - stay informed on the latest trends, evaluate emerging technologies, and guide the team with innovative thinking **Your Profile** – authentic & open-minded​ * Several years of experience in data engineering or architecture, ideally in a lead role, backed by a degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field * Deep knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and Infrastructure-as-Code frameworks like Terraformm, Bicep or ARM templates * Solid experience in building ETL pipelines with tools like Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, and Fabric * Proficiency in CI/CD, DevOps practices, and deploying reliable, tested, automated data solutions * Strong programming skills in Python and SQL, familiarity with ML frameworks such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Azure ML is a plus * You’re comfortable with containerization and modern software deployment practices like CI/CD, monitoring, automation and testing. * Outstanding communication skills in both English and German, with the ability to tailor your message to technical and non-technical audiences * Industry experience in the energy sector is an advantage **Our Benefits** – smart & useful​ * Enjoy flexibility: You can combine coming to the office and working from home flexibly. It’s even possible to go on workation for up to 20 days per year within Europe.​ * Advance your development: We grow and we want you to grow with us. Learning on the job, exchanging with others, or taking part in an individual training – our learning culture enables you to bring your personal and professional development to the next level.​ * Get connected: Take the opportunity to engage in our Digital Empowerment Communities for collaboration, learning, and network building.​ * Recharge your battery: You have 30 days of paid vacation per year plus Christmas and New Year's Eve off. Your battery still needs charging? You can exchange parts of your salary for more paid vacation or you can take a sabbatical.​ * Elevate your mobility: From car and bike leasing offers to a subsidised Deutschland-Ticket – your way is our way.​ * Think ahead: With our company pension scheme and a great insurance package we take care of your future.​ * This is by far not all… We are looking forward to speaking with you about further benefits during the hiring process.​ **What you need to know:** Job Req ID: 236473 Contract type: Permanent Working time: Part or Full time Company: E.ON Digital Technology GmbH Location: München, Hannover, Würzburg, Berlin, Hamburg, Frankfurt am Main, Essen Function area: Consulting; Data / IoT; IT/Digital