Lead Data Engineer
We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Data Engineer to drive the design, development, and evolution of scalable data platforms on Azure. In this role, you will lead the architecture and implementation of modern data pipelines, real-time data processing systems, and lakehouse solutions, enabling efficient ingestion, transformation, and storage of structured and unstructured data. You will work closely with data architects, business stakeholders, and engineering teams to build reliable, high-performance data solutions that support advanced analytics and business decision-making.
In addition to strong technical leadership, this role includes people management and delivery ownership for a Scrum team of data engineers. You will be responsible for guiding the team, driving execution, ensuring high-quality deliverables, and fostering best practices across data engineering, governance, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in big data technologies, Azure data ecosystem, and data modeling with strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills to successfully deliver complex, enterprise-scale data initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications :
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Must have :
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Wolters Kluwer (EURONEXT: WKL) is a global leader in information, software solutions, and services for professionals in healthcare; tax and accounting; financial and corporate compliance; legal and regulatory; corporate performance and ESG. We help our customers make critical decisions every day by providing expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with technology. Wolters Kluwer reported 2024 annual revenues of €5.9 billion. The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs approximately 21,000 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands.
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