Lead Data Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colombia.

📋 Description

• Define the target architecture and data models for a new Snowflake-based data warehouse on Azure, employing Medallion Architecture principles.

• Lead the assessment and implementation of the semantic layer and business intelligence tools, including Cube, Hex, Lightdash, or Metabase.

• Establish and uphold a Definition of Done that encompasses documentation, testing, and peer review processes.

• Design a proactive data quality framework utilizing dbt tests and observability patterns.

• Collaborate directly with the CEO and product owners to convert business requirements into technical solutions.

• Manage stakeholder expectations, clarify project scope, and address unrealistic demands while ensuring architectural integrity.

• Oversee sprint planning, backlog grooming, and the quarterly strategic roadmap.

• Convert business priorities into a structured delivery plan, identify risks, and align stakeholders on scope, timelines, and trade-offs.

• Participate in interview panels for future company positions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven track record in building and managing data platforms within the Azure ecosystem.

• Experience in designing and delivering a contemporary data warehouse utilizing Airbyte/Fivetran, Snowflake, dbt, and a semantic layer/business intelligence tools.

• Extensive knowledge in Dimensional Modeling (Star Schemas), EDW principles, and Medallion Architecture.

• Experience in implementing automated testing and data observability at scale.

• Prior experience as a Tech Lead, Data Architect, or Analytics Engineering Lead.

• Demonstrated capability to manage a technical roadmap end-to-end, decompose multi-month initiatives into sprints, utilize Jira, Linear, or similar for backlog management, and effectively communicate status and trade-offs to non-technical executives.

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum or iterative delivery methodologies.

• A disciplined approach to the Definition of Done, ensuring tasks are tested, documented, and validated.

• Comfortable maintaining composure under scrutiny and constructive feedback.

• Outcome-focused approach centered on business analysis requirements.

• Complete responsibility for platform integrity and reliability.

• Legal authorization to work in the country of residence, verified through documentation.

• Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) is a significant advantage.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement.

• Opportunity to impact healthcare technology.

• Collaborative, innovative, and inclusive workplace culture.

• Stable client base.

• Involvement in hiring processes through participation in interview panels.