Tech Lead (Python)
Orcrist Technologies1 day ago
Remote, Worldwide or Berlin, GermanySenior / Staff+
Responsibilities
- Own the architecture of the data lakehouse and make build-vs-buy decisions.
- 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 and technical guidance.
- Partner with Product to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.
- Design data governance systems for lineage, cataloging, and compliance.
Requirements
- 6+ years in data engineering with 2+ years leading technical teams or architecture.
- Expertise in Python (PySpark, pandas) and SQL with a deep understanding of lakehouse patterns.
- Experience with streaming (Kafka), batch processing (Spark), and modern table formats (Hudi, Iceberg, or Delta).
- Proven track record of building and operating large-scale data platforms in production.
- Eligible to work in Germany; EU/NATO citizenship preferred for export-control work.
Benefits
- Modern stack including Hudi, Ozone, PySpark, Trino, Kafka, and Kubernetes.
- Mission-driven impact.
- Remote-first work culture in Germany.
- Berlin meetups.
- 30 days of vacation.
- Equipment and learning budget.