This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of ClearScale. We are currently looking for a Big Data Tech Lead in the European Union.
Step into a high-impact technical leadership role where you'll guide data-driven initiatives across a range of cloud-first projects. You'll work alongside a global team of AWS-certified experts to build scalable big data platforms for diverse industries — from IoT to machine learning. This position blends architecture, development, and mentorship, giving you the opportunity to shape complex solutions and influence both business outcomes and technical direction. It’s a fully remote role with the chance to collaborate on some of the most innovative data transformations in the cloud space.
Accountabilities:
- Provide technical leadership across client projects, conducting code reviews, resolving complex engineering challenges, and aligning solutions to business goals.
- Assist pre-sales architects in scope definition and LOE (Level of Effort) estimations for prospective clients.
- Translate ambiguous or high-level requirements into actionable technical plans with clear business value.
- Lead the data engineering aspects of projects including planning, prioritization, and successful execution.
- Champion best practices across distributed teams, helping to scale delivery excellence.
- Frame problems to maximize enterprise impact and communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Actively participate in incident resolution and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience supervising or mentoring engineers on technical delivery.
- 3+ years of experience writing advanced SQL queries for data analysis.
- 1+ years of hands-on expertise with AWS Data Analytics services (e.g., EMR, Glue, Athena, Redshift).
- 3+ years of experience with data development using Java, Scala, or Python.
- 1+ years of experience with Hadoop or Spark frameworks.
- Strong English communication skills (B2 or higher).
- Bonus skills include:
- Experience in technical pre-sales and SOW (Statement of Work) contributions.
- Familiarity with orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow, Step Functions).
- Knowledge of streaming data platforms like Kafka, Kinesis, Flink.
- Experience with Delta Lakes, CDC (Change Data Capture), and IaaC tools (Terraform, AWS CDK, or CloudFormation).
Benefits
- 100% remote work setup with flexible hours.
- High hourly rate paid in USD; full-time 40-hour/week contract.
- Bi-weekly payments with annual rate reviews.
- Opportunity to work with leading U.S. tech firms and Fortune 500 clients.
- Access to cutting-edge AWS technologies and open-source tools.
- Paid training, certification prep, and exam fees for AWS credentials.
- Collaborative, growth-focused environment with real career advancement.
- Inclusive, transparent culture where engineers have real influence.
Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.
When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.
The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role.
Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.
Thank you for your interest!
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