Data Platform Lead
1 day ago
Getafe
We are Bertrandt. An independent and international engineering services provider with many years of experience in the automotive sector. Thanks to our cross-industry knowledge and a comprehensive understanding of systems and products, we create technological solutions at every stage of the product development process. We focus on key areas such as digitalization, e-mobility, and autonomous systems, primarily for the automotive, aerospace, and mechanical engineering sectors, continuously enabling the development of tailor-made solutions in these fields. Our goal: to accelerate technological progress and make a meaningful contribution to a sustainable future. We pursue this every day, with around 14,000 employees across more than 50 locations worldwide. About the Job We’re looking for a Data Platform Lead to drive the evolution of our data platform and lead a high-performing team of data engineers. Reporting to the Head of Architecture, Engineering & Data, you will be responsible for designing, building, and scaling our data platform to support critical business functions across the enterprise. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with strategic platform development, ensuring our data infrastructure grows with the business while maintaining the highest standards of reliability and performance. Key Responsibilities • Lead and mentor a team of data engineers, fostering technical excellence and innovation., • Drive adoption of best practices in data engineering and data analytics., • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions., • Establish technical standards and architectural guidelines for the data platform., • Develop comprehensive data modelling frameworks and governance protocols., • Design and implement disaster recovery and business continuity frameworks., • Balance competing stakeholder expectations while maintaining platform roadmap focus., • Manage platform capacity planning and cost optimisation initiatives., • Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences., • Champion data quality initiatives and automated testing frameworks., • Understand batch and streaming data ingestion patterns., • Deliver projects across complex technical initiatives with strong project planning and execution skills. Desirable Skills and Experience • Degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field., • 8+ years’ experience in data platform development and big data technologies., • Hands-on experience with PySpark and SQL., • Deep experience with Databricks on AWS/Azure cloud environments., • Strong understanding of medallion architecture and modern data Lakehouse patterns., • Expertise in data modelling and governance frameworks for enterprise environments., • Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills., • Proven ability to deliver results in complex environments., • Financial services experience is a plus. What We Offer • Competitive salary, based on experience., • Permanent contract., • Initial and ongoing training., • Flexible benefits plan: private health insurance, childcare vouchers, and public transport card., • 23 working days of vacation., • A young and dynamic work environment – even the “older” employees are young at heart!