Lead Data Engineer
IQVIA
Almere
4 weeks ago
Lead Data Engineer
IQVIA Patient Finder seeks a Lead Data Engineer to lead data platform evolution, mentor engineers, and drive technical direction. The role involves end-to-end design of data pipelines and warehouses using Python, SQL, and Prefect, with a hybrid work model based in Almere or Amsterdam. Requires extensive Python, data pipeline, and leadership experience.
Hybrid
Full-time
Lead
Python
SQL
Salary
Not specified
Core Qualifications
Technical (Must-have)
PythonSQLPrefectAirflowLuigiDagsterMicrosoft SQLPostgreSQLCI/CDDevOps
Soft Skills
mentoringcoachingcommunicationpresentationattention to detailleadershipautonomyproblem-solving
Preferred Qualifications
Technical (Nice-to-have)
FHIROMOPMaster Data ManagementData lineage
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end design and delivery of the data platform (pipelines + warehouse layers), primarily using Prefect, Python and SQL.
- Drive platform evolution by standardising patterns, reducing operational overhead, and improving maintainability and reliability.
- Ensure continuity and quality during change via release planning, validation strategies, risk management, and technical stakeholder communication.
- Partner with Product and Engineering to refine requirements, shape delivery plans, and prioritise backlog.
- Raise engineering standards through reviews, quality practices, and responsible AI-assisted engineering.
- Collaborate with QA to increase test maturity, coverage, and automation for pipelines and data transformations.
- Collaborate with Application and AI/ML leads to integrate data components with the wider product ecosystem.
- Lead the data engineering team, coaching engineers and owning work intake and prioritisation.
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