2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsObjective of the RoleTheData Ops Engineering Leadis responsible for leading the Data Ops team and setting the technical and operational standards that ensure data pipelines are reliable, automated, observable, and scalable.This role blends deep technical expertise with team leadership and cross-functional collaboration.Working primarily withDatabricks on AWS , and optionally integrating withGCP environments , you'll help build a platform that powers analytics, business intelligence, and AI use cases across the company.Main ResponsibilitiesLead and mentor the Data Ops Engineering team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.Define and implement CI/CD pipelines and automation practices using tools such as Git Hub Actions, Terraform, and Airflow.Oversee observability standards: logging, monitoring, alerting, and retries across the entire pipeline lifecycle.Ensure alignment between Data Ops and other technical chapters (Engineering, Platform, Architecture, Security) to support cross-domain pipelines.Collaborate with business stakeholders and tech leads to proactively manage delivery plans, risks, and dependencies.Act as the technical authority for incident response, root cause analysis, and resilience strategies in production environments.Promote infrastructure as code (Ia C) practices and drive automation across cloud environments.Monitor resource usage and optimize cloud costs (Databricks clusters, compute, storage).
Facilitate team rituals (1:1s, planning, retros)



and create career development opportunities for team members.Represent the Data Ops function in planning, roadmap definition, and architectural discussions.Promote an autonomous work culture by encouraging self-management, accountability, and proactive problem-solving among team members.Serve as a Spin Culture Ambassador to foster and maintain a positive, inclusive, and dynamic work environment that aligns with the company's values and culture.Required Knowledge and ExperienceMinimum 7 years in Data Ops, or Dev Ops, with at least 1-2 years in a technical leadership role overseeing and mentoring Data Engineers.Demonstrates experience in managing complex projects, coordinating team efforts, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.Advanced hands-on experience withDatabricks , including Unity Catalog, Delta Live Tables, Job orchestration, and monitoring.Solid experience incloud platforms , especiallyAWS(S3, EC2, IAM, Glue).
Experience withCI/CD pipelines(Git Hub Actions, Git Lab CI), and orchestration frameworks (Airflow or similar).
Proficient inPython ,SQL , and scripting for automation and data operations.Strong understanding of data pipeline architectures across batch, streaming, and real-time use cases.Technical Skills:



Proficiency in Dev Ops tools and technologies such as Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, and cloud platforms (e.g. Databricks, AWS, Azure, GCP).
Soft Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to learning and innovation.Experience implementing monitoring and data quality checks (e.g., Great Expectations, Datadog, Prometheus).
Effective communicator who can bridge technical and business needs.Preferred Qualifications:Experience with microservices architecture and containerization technologies.Familiarity with ITIL or other IT service management frameworks.Certification in cloud platforms or Dev Ops practices.Experience working with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services such as Big Query, Cloud Functions, Pub/Sub, or Composer.Seniority levelSeniority level Mid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment type Full-timeJob functionJob function Information TechnologyReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Spin by 2xSign in to set job alerts for "System Engineer" roles.Windows System Administrator - Remote in MexicoMexico City Metropolitan Area 4 weeks agoGuadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico MX$15,******-MX$22,******** hours agoSoftware Engineer - Senior/Lead/Staff (Fintech Platform)Network Engineer - Fully Remote - Mexico OnlyMexico City Metropolitan Area 4 weeks agoWe're unlocking community knowledge in a new way.Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

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