Teamlead Data Platform (f/m/d)
This is who we are
Galaxus culture finds its origin in our values: cooperative, innovative, piratesque, responsible, and ambitious. We give feedback straight-up granting everyone the power to own their actions and grow through epic wins and rough patches. "Grow with us. Be brave, stay true" is the mantra that inspires transparency, boosting a culture of openness and knowledge-sharing.
As the top Swiss e-commerce platform, with a crew of over 3,000 across Switzerland, Germany, and Serbia, Galaxus is on the move to new markets. We're on the lookout for characters who know that it's diversity that gets us to grow and succeed. Being bold and out-of-the-box isn't just encouraged - it's basically our brand.
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Data Platform Teamlead. Our team consists of qualified professionals with a great attitude, and we are seeking an individual who brings the same level of passion and drive to their work. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and at least 5 years of experience as Data Engineer or Data Platform Engineer alongside excellent leadership skills.
Galaxus culture finds its origin in our values: cooperative, innovative, piratesque, responsible, and ambitious. We give feedback straight-up granting everyone the power to own their actions and grow through epic wins and rough patches. "Grow with us. Be brave, stay true" is the mantra that inspires transparency, boosting a culture of openness and knowledge-sharing.
As the top Swiss e-commerce platform, with a crew of over 3,000 across Switzerland, Germany, and Serbia, Galaxus is on the move to new markets. We're on the lookout for characters who know that it's diversity that gets us to grow and succeed. Being bold and out-of-the-box isn't just encouraged - it's basically our brand.
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Data Platform Teamlead. Our team consists of qualified professionals with a great attitude, and we are seeking an individual who brings the same level of passion and drive to their work. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and at least 5 years of experience as Data Engineer or Data Platform Engineer alongside excellent leadership skills.
Teamlead Data Platform (f/m/d)
Your responsibilities
- Lead a team of data devops professionals focused on developing our data platform
- Provide guidance and mentorship to team members to promote professional and individual growth and development
- Together with the product owner and the team, you focus on ensuring the greatest possible benefit for our customers and our employees
- Design, develop, and operate scalable data platform solutions that support our growing data needs.
- Optimize and tune data platform for performance, scalability, and reliability
- Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and engineers to understand data requirements and ensure data accessibility and quality
- Implement data security and privacy measures to protect sensitive information
Your skills
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, data focused area or a related field
- Proficiency in Python and experience leading teams
- DevOps skills, including experience with CI/CD, infrastructure automation, configuration management, and deployment tools (e.g., Git, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform)
- Experience in designing and building large-scale data platforms and infrastructure.
- Solid understanding of distributed systems, data processing frameworks (e.g., Spark, Airflow), and cloud technologies (ideally GCP)
- Familiarity with data warehouse solutions (preferably BigQuery) and ETL/ELT processes & tools
- Knowledge of stream processing frameworks (e.g., Kafka, Flink) is a plus
- Familiarity with data governance and compliance practices is a plus
- Demonstrating the courage to take risks and act on convictions under uncertainty
- Identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing changes to enhance productivity and effectiveness
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities in English and German
Why start with us?
- Culture is Everything: Our values-cooperative, innovative, piratesque, responsible, and ambitious-form the foundation of our journey. Culture isn't just part of what we do; it's the essence of who we are.
- Courage and Unconventionality: Your courage and innovative spirit are valued here. We challenge conventional wisdom, embracing those who dare to think differently.
- Uncomplicated: Simplicity is at our core. We avoid the unnecessary, focusing on what truly matters-your development, our collective achievements, and tackling challenges with adaptability and resilience.
- Flexibility and Freedom: We believe that innovation and creativity thrive in an environment where flexibility and freedom are prioritized. We offer home office options, up to 8 weeks of workation, and every position is available from 80-100%.
- Fast Lane Growth: With us, growth is a continuous journey. You'll have opportunities to expand your horizons, both personally and professionally. To support this, we offer all employees up to 2000 EDU points.
- Other Benefits: Enjoy discounted employee conditions in our shops and much more.
We are looking forward to your application via our online application tool.
Your contact for this vacancy:
Digitec Galaxus AG
Elena Efimova, People Attraction
Write an email
044 575 98 20
www.galaxus.ch/joboffer
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