Job description

Important IT company At the Latin American level, growth requires:
Lead Data Engineer

Experience:

Senior / Lead-level Data Engineering
Focus:

Big Data, Cloud Data Platforms, Databricks, ETL/ELT

We are seeking an experienced

Lead Data Engineer

to design and implement scalable data analytics solutions across on-premises and cloud data platforms. The idóneo candidate will have strong hands-on experience building production-grade data pipelines and Big Data solutions, with expertise in

Python, Spark, SQL, Hadoop, and Databricks .
This role combines hands-on engineering with technical leadership, including architecture discussions, code reviews, mentoring, and driving best practices across data engineering initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Design and build scalable, cloud-native

data platforms and pipelines .

Develop robust

ETL/ELT pipelines

integrating data from multiple systems and sources.

Build production-grade data solutions using

Python, Spark, SQL, and Databricks .

Design modular, maintainable, and scalable data processing components.

Participate in

architecture and technical design decisions .

Lead code reviews and ensure engineering best practices, testing, and maintainability.

Mentor and guide data engineers, promoting technical growth and knowledge sharing.

Support

data quality, governance, lineage, cataloging, and access management .

Troubleshoot complex data and pipeline issues in production environments.

Participate in planning, estimation, feature sizing, and technical discussions with cross-functional teams.

Mandatory Technical Skills
Strong hands-on experience building

production-grade data engineering solutions .

Advanced proficiency in

Python, PySpark/Spark, and SQL .





Strong experience with

Databricks ; experience with Snowflake is a plus.

Hands-on experience with the

Hadoop ecosystem , including technologies such as

Hive and Impala .

Experience developing and managing data pipelines using

Apache Airflow, Apache NiFi, or Talend .

Experience with

ETL/ELT, data integration, and distributed data processing .

Strong understanding of

Git, CI/CD, automated testing, and release pipelines .

Experience troubleshooting and optimizing complex data pipelines and workloads.

Leadership & Architecture
Proven experience acting as a

technical lead or senior technical contributor

within data engineering teams.

Experience mentoring engineers and conducting technical/code reviews.

Ability to decompose complex data problems into scalable and maintainable solutions.

Experience participating in

architecture and platform design decisions .

Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Skills
Experience with

Snowflake

or additional cloud data platforms.

Experience with

Java-based applications .

Experience with data governance, data cataloging, lineage, and observability.

Experience designing or modernizing on-premises data platforms into cloud-based architectures.

ADVANCED CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH AND SPANISH ESSENTIAL

(Will be evaluated).
If you are a foreingner residing in Mexico, you must have a valid INE, CURP, NSS and RFC.
Job type : Remote
Location : Mexico.
Salary : $110,000 gross.
Benefits : Excellent superior benefits.

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