Lead Data Engineer

ExadelRemote · Posted 2 months ago

Full-timeRemote

Description

Why Join Exadel

We’re an AI-first global tech company with 25+ years of engineering leadership, 2,000+ team members, and 500+ active projects powering Fortune 500 clients, including HBO, Microsoft, Google, and Starbucks.

From AI platforms to digital transformation, we partner with enterprise leaders to build what’s next.

What powers it all? Our people are ambitious, collaborative, and constantly evolving.

What You’ll Do

Review available data sources, access patterns, interfaces, and integration options
Assess data availability, quality, completeness, and readiness for prioritized use cases
Identify ingestion, ETL/ELT, API, and system integration requirements
Validate whether proposed AI, automation, and reporting use cases are technically feasible
Identify implementation risks, blockers, dependencies, and assumptions
Support platform recommendation with implementation-level input
Provide rough sizing for Phase 2 build activities
Help distinguish what can be piloted quickly versus what requires deeper platform work
Support technical documentation for final recommendations

What You Bring

Strong hands-on data engineering or backend engineering background
Experience with ETL/ELT, data pipelines, APIs, cloud data services, and enterprise integrations
Working knowledge of Azure, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, AWS, or comparable platforms
Ability to assess data readiness and implementation feasibility
Experience supporting architecture and discovery phases
Ability to communicate technical risks clearly to non-technical stakeholders

Nice to Have

ERP, CRM, MES, finance, reporting, or operational systems integration
Experience with data quality, master data, data ingestion, and platform modernization
Exposure to AI/ML or GenAI implementation prerequisites

English level

Upper-Intermediate

Legal & Hiring Information

Exadel is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion across minority, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, and more.
Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Please note: this job description is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may evolve based on business needs.
Compensation details are shared with candidates at the early stage of the recruitment process.
The offer is not binding until a signed contract is in place.

Your Benefits at Exadel

Exadel benefits vary by location and contract type. Your recruiter will fill you in on the details.

International projects
In-office, hybrid, or remote flexibility
Medical healthcare
Recognition program
Ongoing learning & reimbursement
Well-being program
Team events & local benefits
Sports compensation
Referral bonuses
Top-tier equipment provision

Exadel Culture

We lead with trust, respect, and purpose. We believe in open dialogue, creative freedom, and mentorship that helps you grow, lead, and make a real difference. Ours is a culture where ideas are challenged, voices are heard, and your impact matters.