Lead Data Engineer Ref. No: 7923

Role Purpose

Responsible for quality assurance of engineering on the data platform. The Lead is responsible for the day-to-day performance and productivity of those they have been directed to work with. They always lead by example and drive quality, whilst ensuring delivery to scope

Region: Kraków, małopolskie

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Requirements

• 5+ years of developer/engineering background of large-scale distributed data processing systems (or experience in equal measure). Can provide constructive feedback based on knowledge
• Highly knowledgeable about data modelling, governance, security, access, and storage
• Programming in one or more languages within our data eco-system e.g. Python
• Implement cloud data technologies on either GCP, Azure or AWS
• Can articulate and evangelise shortening the systems development life cycle while also delivering features, fixes, and updates frequently in close alignment with business objectives
• Worked in an Agile delivery framework

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Responsibilities

• Work across multiple agile teams, advising, mentoring and line managing other Data Engineers
• Act as an escalation point for Teams, unblocking technical or project related issues to maintain project progress
• Support the Data Engineering Manager with resourcing and other day to day management duties
• Maintain high performing teams by driving continuous improvement of engineering and agile practices and standards
• Be an active member of the Kingfisher wide technical lead team to help define development processes, and code quality standards, also serve as a technical leader within the organisation
• Promote TDD to design and develop operationally maintainable solutions in accordance with Kingfisher standards
• Where required, work as part of team in a highly collaborative manner, delivering business value of a high, maintainable quality
• Ensure competence in the specialism is sustained, developed, and encouraged within your team by being a data engineer with a passion for leading and coaching

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We offer

• Private medical healthcare  (including dentalcare) for you and your family
• Medicover sports card (Fit&More package)
• Life insurance financed by the employer
• 30-minute lunch break included in the 8-hour working day
• Work in a highly professional and stimulating atmosphere
• Training & Buddy programme that will allow you to quickly adapt to your new role
• Wellbeing programme for employees
• Co-financing of monthly tickets for the public transport in Krakow
• Comfortable working environment in the office and the possibility of home office
• Language courses, accounting courses, access to LinkedIn Learning and the possibility of co-financing studies and certification
• Employee referral programme
• Hybrid working model

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