Tech Lead (Python)

1 month, 1 week ago
Full-time
Lead
Software Development
Orcrist Technologies

Orcrist Technologies

Orcrist Technologies specializes in providing advanced technology solutions, including data analytics, AI applications, and cybersecurity, aimed at empowering businesses to innovate and transform through the use of artificial intelligence and data-driv...

Internet Software & Services

Description

  • Own the architecture of the data lakehouse, including build-vs-buy decisions, technical design, and implementation leadership.
  • Design and build lakehouse infrastructure using Hudi, Trino, Kafka, NiFi, and PySpark.
  • Write production Python code for critical data pipelines and infrastructure components.
  • Set engineering standards for code quality, testing, observability, and documentation.
  • Mentor Data Engineers through code reviews, 1:1s, and technical guidance.
  • Partner with Product to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.
  • Design data governance systems for lineage, cataloging, and compliance with government security standards.
  • Lead technical architecture decisions for the data platform supporting AI and analytics products.

Requirements

  • 6+ years of experience in data engineering.
  • 2+ years of experience leading technical teams or architecture.
  • Expert-level Python experience, including PySpark and pandas.
  • Strong SQL skills.
  • Deep understanding of lakehouse patterns and data modeling.
  • Experience with streaming systems such as Kafka.
  • Experience with batch processing using Spark.
  • Experience with modern table formats such as Hudi, Iceberg, or Delta.
  • Track record of building and operating large-scale data platforms in production.
  • Eligible to work in Germany.
  • EU or NATO citizenship preferred for export-control work.
  • German language skills at B1+ level are a nice-to-have.
  • Experience with defense or government data environments is a nice-to-have.
  • Experience with graph databases or ML infrastructure is a nice-to-have.

Benefits

  • Modern technical stack including Hudi, Ozone, PySpark, Trino, Kafka, and Kubernetes.
  • Mission-driven impact.
  • Remote-first work environment in Germany.
  • Berlin meetups.
  • 30 days of vacation.
  • Equipment and learning budget.

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