Lead Data Engineer - Databricks (Remote)

Lumenalta is a company that partners with global enterprises to design and scale data platforms. They are seeking a Tech Lead in Data Engineering to own the technical direction of data initiatives while remaining hands-on, leading architectural discussions and mentoring other engineers.

Responsibilities:

• Own the technical direction and architecture of data engineering projects
• Design and build scalable, production-grade data pipelines using Databricks, PySpark, AWS, and SQL
• Lead by example with hands-on development, code reviews, and technical decision-making
• Mentor and guide data engineers, promoting best practices, clean code, and high engineering standards
• Drive architectural discussions, trade-offs, and long-term technical vision
• Collaborate closely with product, data, and engineering stakeholders
• Tackle enterprise-scale data challenges with real-world business impact business outcomes

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in Data Engineering or related roles
• Proven experience as a Tech Lead, Lead Data Engineer, or similar role
• Strong hands-on expertise with: Python & SQL, PySpark, Databricks and AWS
• Solid background in data architecture, pipeline design, and distributed systems
• Experience mentoring engineers and leading technical initiatives
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence technical decisions
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)