Lead Data Engineer

TL;DR

Lead Data Engineer (Data Engineering): Leading and managing complex data engineering projects from inception to delivery with an accent on modern data architecture, distributed systems, and scalable data pipelines. Focus on designing technical solutions, coaching teams, and collaborating with stakeholders to solve challenging business problems through data-driven strategies.

Location: Onsite in Santiago, Chile

Company

hirify.global is a global technology consultancy that helps clients solve complex business problems through purposeful and impactful software solutions.

What you will do

• Lead and manage end-to-end data engineering projects, ensuring on-time delivery and cross-team collaboration.
• Design and operate modern data architecture approaches to meet strategic business objectives.
• Create and develop intricate data processing pipelines to address complex client challenges.
• Collaborate with data scientists to design scalable implementations of machine learning models.
• Advise clients on distributed storage and computing technologies.
• Ensure data governance, security, and privacy standards are integrated into all solutions.

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience in system design and implementation of technical solutions.
• Deep understanding of Big Data architecture, distributed systems, and data modeling.
• Experience building and deploying large-scale data pipelines in production environments.
• Proficiency in writing clean, high-quality code using modern programming languages.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to liaise between clients and technical teams.
• Experience with various database types including SQL, NoSQL, and data lakes.

Culture & Benefits

• Supportive and inclusive community focused on continuous learning and professional development.
• Access to interactive tools and development programs tailored to individual career paths.
• Emphasis on technical excellence and collaborative problem-solving.
• Opportunity to work on diverse, high-impact projects with global clients.