Lead Data Engineer (m/k)

We are looking for an experienced Lead Data Engineer to drive AI and cloud-based data solutions within a global technology organization.

• Degree in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years in software engineering, including 5+ years of backend development with Python (production level)
• Strong experience designing and scaling complex data systems
• Hands-on experience with AI technologies and cloud platforms (AWS or Azure)
• Solid knowledge of Python, SQL (Java is a plus)
• Experience with APIs, data integration, automation tools, and data governance
• Strong understanding of data security and compliance standards
• Proven leadership and mentoring experience
• Excellent communication skills in English and Polish (min. B2); German is a plus

• Act as the main point of contact for data access and system-related topics with senior stakeholders
• Lead and mentor data engineers, promoting best practices and technical excellence
• Design, build, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure and data pipelines
• Ensure data quality, security, compliance, and governance across the full lifecycle
• Develop secure and reliable cloud architectures (AWS/Azure) for AI and enterprise applications
• Implement monitoring, alerting, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions
• Take technical ownership of applications within a DevOps environment
• Drive automation and self-service capabilities
• Support AI initiatives (e.g., AI Agents, RAG, MCP) with focus on quality and scalability
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and advise on strategic data direction