Senior Data Engineering Lead

Who we are:

Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.

UST is a mission-driven group of over 30,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in over 30+ countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.

With us, you’ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world.

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You Are:

A Senior Data Engineering Lead with responsibility for overseeing the design, development, and maintenance of our data infrastructure, as well as leading a team of data engineers.

You will play a crucial role in shaping the future of Data Engineering capabilities, ensuring data quality, and driving data-driven decisions across customer enterprises.

The Opportunity:

· Architect and implement scalable data pipelines and data warehouses to efficiently collect, process, and store large volumes of data from various customer provided data sources

· Establish and enforce data quality standards and data governance policies to maintain the accuracy, consistency, and security of our data.

· Identify performance bottlenecks and optimize data pipelines and systems to ensure maximum efficiency and responsiveness.

· Lead and manage a team of data engineers, provide mentorship, guidance, and support to foster a collaborative and high-performing work environment.

· Oversee end-to-end design, development, and deployment of Data Engineering projects

· Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver Data Engineering solutions that meet their needs

· Evaluate and recommend new data technologies and tools to enhance our Data Engineering capabilities and drive innovation.

· Conduct regular code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.

· Troubleshoot and resolve Data Engineering issues promptly to minimize downtime and ensure data continuity

· Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for Data Engineering projects, including design specifications, architecture diagrams, and operational procedures

· Stay updated with the latest Data Engineering trends, technologies, and best practices to drive continuous improvement and innovation within the team.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align Data Engineering initiatives with overall business objectives.

What you need:

· Proven experience (10+ years) in Data Engineering, data architecture, with a track record of leading successful Data Engineering projects

· Strong expertise in designing and implementing data pipelines, data warehouses, and ETL processes.

· Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud and familiarity with related services such as S3, Redshift, BigQuery, etc.

· Solid understanding of data modelling concepts and database technologies (relational and NoSQL databases)

· Knowledge of data governance, data quality, and data security practices.

· Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.

· Proven ability to mentor and develop junior team members.

What we believe:

We’re proud to embrace the same values that have shaped UST since the beginning. Since day one, we’ve been building enduring relationships and a culture of integrity. And today, it's those same values that are inspiring us to encourage innovation from everyone, to champion diversity and inclusion, and to place people at the center of everything we do.

Humility:

We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.

Humanity:

Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.

Integrity:

We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.