Data Engineering Lead / Architect
2024-10-28
India
Nearform
This is a remote permanent position for those based in India.
If you’re an experienced technical team leader, love using and creating open-source software, and would enjoy working on a variety of interesting projects surrounded by inspiring Nearformers on the cutting edge of new technologies, then keep reading!
We’re looking for someone with extensive experience leading technology teams (Data Engineering) who is still hands-on, to translate client project requirements into what the team produces, then lead the collaboration of the team to deliver the best quality output for our clients within specific timeframes.
At Nearform we modernise enterprises with open, creative software, evolving businesses for the modern world. Our teams of experts are helping our clients build cloud-native solutions using industry-leading design, technology and modern practices for software development.
Being a global company with a remote workforce allows us to hire without borders. We only hire the best of the best, we continuously learn and improve and our distributed workforce means we service clients across the globe.
The Role
You are involved in all aspects of Delivery, Support and Deployment, working directly with Nearform’s clients on a variety of projects. You help our clients translate their business and technical requirements into software applications.
You will work in high performing software teams who are distributed across different locations and at times when you will work in teams alongside the clients development teams. Our Leads are outcome driven, and deliver the best quality output for our clients within specific timeframes.
As part of this you will:
Provide technical and line-management leadership to your development team
Take responsibility for the successful delivery of projects
Identify and resolve blockers before they become issues
Work directly with clients, translating requirements into technical briefs
Shape and define architectural decisions
Provide reports to client and Nearform leadership to ensure clear understanding of project status and drive good decision-making
This is a hands on role, so you need to have a background in Data Engineering (Python, SQL, Databricks) development that may also include some of the following:
DevOps, including Architecture to Infrastructure development, CI and Tooling
Cloud architecture, administration and Systems Integration
Requirements
Experience working directly with customers and users
Experience managing software engineering teams
Experience developing high quality software
Deep understanding of agile ways of working
Deep understanding of test-driven development and testing best practices
Deep understanding of best practices and design patterns
Deep understanding of open source technologies and tools
Deep understanding of version control tools, GIT in particular
Understanding of cloud technologies
Understanding of operational concerns (such as monitoring, performance testing, security considerations, accessibility, GDPR)
Understanding of DevOps practices
Drive to deliver outcomes for our customers
Empathy and people skills
Benefits
Work remotely; we have a genuine dedication to work/life balance.
Work flexibly; we appreciate there are more important things in life than work so our flexible working culture allows you to work around what matters - school run, no problem!
The Wellness Hub: We have a genuine commitment to fostering/improving Nearformers’ wellbeing; we offer resources and support, including a Nearform advice line which offers confidential support for anything from relationship issues to staying healthy.
Please get in touch to discuss remuneration.
Although we are widely dispersed, Nearformers are a tightly-knit team. We trust one another and care about our colleagues. We all get together in person at our annual company retreat, of course when we’re not faced with a global pandemic! Building on our open-source origins, we promote the sharing of thoughts, knowledge and ideas.
Nearform is committed to shaping a better world in all that we do. Our global team is built based on respect, inclusivity, diversity and excellence.
If you’re an experienced technical team leader, love using and creating open-source software, and would enjoy working on a variety of interesting projects surrounded by inspiring Nearformers on the cutting edge of new technologies, then keep reading!
We’re looking for someone with extensive experience leading technology teams (Data Engineering) who is still hands-on, to translate client project requirements into what the team produces, then lead the collaboration of the team to deliver the best quality output for our clients within specific timeframes.
At Nearform we modernise enterprises with open, creative software, evolving businesses for the modern world. Our teams of experts are helping our clients build cloud-native solutions using industry-leading design, technology and modern practices for software development.
Being a global company with a remote workforce allows us to hire without borders. We only hire the best of the best, we continuously learn and improve and our distributed workforce means we service clients across the globe.
The Role
You are involved in all aspects of Delivery, Support and Deployment, working directly with Nearform’s clients on a variety of projects. You help our clients translate their business and technical requirements into software applications.
You will work in high performing software teams who are distributed across different locations and at times when you will work in teams alongside the clients development teams. Our Leads are outcome driven, and deliver the best quality output for our clients within specific timeframes.
As part of this you will:
Provide technical and line-management leadership to your development team
Take responsibility for the successful delivery of projects
Identify and resolve blockers before they become issues
Work directly with clients, translating requirements into technical briefs
Shape and define architectural decisions
Provide reports to client and Nearform leadership to ensure clear understanding of project status and drive good decision-making
This is a hands on role, so you need to have a background in Data Engineering (Python, SQL, Databricks) development that may also include some of the following:
DevOps, including Architecture to Infrastructure development, CI and Tooling
Cloud architecture, administration and Systems Integration
Requirements
Experience working directly with customers and users
Experience managing software engineering teams
Experience developing high quality software
Deep understanding of agile ways of working
Deep understanding of test-driven development and testing best practices
Deep understanding of best practices and design patterns
Deep understanding of open source technologies and tools
Deep understanding of version control tools, GIT in particular
Understanding of cloud technologies
Understanding of operational concerns (such as monitoring, performance testing, security considerations, accessibility, GDPR)
Understanding of DevOps practices
Drive to deliver outcomes for our customers
Empathy and people skills
Benefits
Work remotely; we have a genuine dedication to work/life balance.
Work flexibly; we appreciate there are more important things in life than work so our flexible working culture allows you to work around what matters - school run, no problem!
The Wellness Hub: We have a genuine commitment to fostering/improving Nearformers’ wellbeing; we offer resources and support, including a Nearform advice line which offers confidential support for anything from relationship issues to staying healthy.
Please get in touch to discuss remuneration.
Although we are widely dispersed, Nearformers are a tightly-knit team. We trust one another and care about our colleagues. We all get together in person at our annual company retreat, of course when we’re not faced with a global pandemic! Building on our open-source origins, we promote the sharing of thoughts, knowledge and ideas.
Nearform is committed to shaping a better world in all that we do. Our global team is built based on respect, inclusivity, diversity and excellence.