Engineering Team Lead

Engineering Team Lead
Leiria
Leiria, Leiria District, Portugal

Job title:

Data Engineering Team Lead

Job type:

Permanent

Salary:

Up to €90, 000 (depending on experience)

Role Location:

Fully remote – must be based in Portugal

The company:

A
- driven, international
- profit organisation using data and technology to create meaningful social impact at scale. Operating across multiple regions, the organisation partners closely with local systems and communities to support
- term, sustainable outcomes.

Role and responsibilities:

As Data Engineering Team Lead, you will be responsible for leading and evolving the organisation’s data platform while managing and mentoring a growing data engineering team. You will work closely with analytics, product, and engineering stakeholders to ensure
- quality, reliable, and accessible data across the business.

Key responsibilities:

• Leading the design, delivery, and evolution of data platforms, pipelines, and models
• Ensuring data quality, reliability, performance, and scalability
• Planning and prioritising data initiatives aligned with business and product goals
• Providing technical leadership, architectural guidance, and code/design reviews
• Coaching and supporting data engineers, fostering strong engineering standards

Job requirements:

• 8+ years’ experience working with complex data systems
• 3+ years’ experience leading or managing data engineering teams
• Strong software engineering background (Python, Java, or Scala)
• Advanced SQL skills and experience with relational databases
• Strong understanding of data modelling, ETL processes, and data warehousing
• Experience working with
  - scale data platforms
• Solid understanding of data quality, governance, and best practices
• Strong communication skills and experience working with
  - functional teams
• Recent experience working at
  - focussed,
  - first companies.

Benefits:

• Fully remote working within eligible countries
• Competitive salary up to €90k
• Benefits and allowances aligned to your location
• €500 annual personal development budget
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wellness leave and generous time off, including unlimited holiday (subject to team coordination)
• Opportunity to shape a growing data platform with
  - world impact

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

Signify’s mission is to empower every person, regardless of their background or circumstances, with an equitable chance to achieve the careers they deserve. Building a diverse future, one placement at a time.

If you'd like to find out more, don't hesitate to apply!