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Job Description:Employer: DWS GroupTitle: Lead Engineer – Data PlatformLocation: MadridAbout DWS:Today, markets face a whole new set of pressures – but also a whole lot of opportunity too. Opportunity to innovate differently. Opportunity to invest responsibly. And opportunity to make change.Join us at DWS, and you can be part of an industry-leading firm with a global presence. You can lead ambitious opportunities and shape the future of investing. You can support our clients, local communities, and the environment.We’re looking for creative thinkers and innovators to join us as the world continues to transform. As whole markets change, one thing remains clear; our people alwayswork together to capture the opportunities of tomorrow.As investors on behalf of our clients, it is our role to find investment solutions. Ensuring the best possible foundation for our clients’ financial future. And in return, we’ll give you the support and platform to develop new skills, make an impact and work alongside some of the industry’s greatest thought leaders. This is your chance to achieve your goals and lead an extraordinary career.This is your chance to invest in your future.Read more about DWS and who we are here.Team / division overviewDWS’s data infrastructure team provides the secure, scalable and trustworthy foundation for storing, processing and distributing critical enterprise data. As Lead Engineer - Data Platform, you drive the design, built, and continuous improvement of our hybrid data platform. You’ll lead a small but high-impact team, setting technical direction, mentoring team members and contributing directly to architecture and code.Your responsibilities –As our Lead Engineer – Data Platform, you will:Own the end-to-end architecture, design and evolution of enterprise data platform capabilities across hybrid cloud and on-premises environmentsDefine the technical roadmap, engineering standards and reusable patterns for workflow orchestration, scheduling, dependency management and data processingLead architectural decisions, proofs of concept and adoption plans based on scalability, interoperability, security, operability and total cost of ownershipEstablish reliability, observability and operational standards for data platform components, including monitoring, alerting, failure recovery, capacity management and service-level objectivesDrive platform automation through infrastructure as code, CI/CD, automated testing and self-service engineering capabilitiesPartner with architecture, security, governance and application teams to ensure platform solutions meet enterprise standards and regulatory requirementsRemain hands-on in architecture and code, lead design and code reviews, mentor engineers and foster a culture of engineering excellence and continuous improvementWe are looking for12+ years of experience in data or platform engineering, including designing and operating enterprise-scale data platforms; a relevant degreeis advantageousDeep hands-on Snowflake expertise across architecture, ingestion, transformation, workload management, performance, cost optimisation, secure data sharing and governanceStrong production experience with Apache Airflow, including reusable DAG patterns, dependency management, scheduling, testing, monitoring and failure recoveryStrong expertise in Apache Kafka and event-driven architectures, including topic design, producers and consumers, schema management, Kafka Connect, delivery semantics and replay strategiesProven ability to integrate batch and streaming pipelines across Snowflake, Airflow and KafkaAdvanced Python and SQL skills; Java experience for Kafka-based services and connectors is beneficialStrong experience with Terraform, Git, CI/CD and automated testing; OpenShift or Kubernetesexperience is desirableStrong understanding of reliability, observability, data quality, security, access management and compliance in regulated environmentsProven technical leadership, including setting engineering direction, reviewing designs and code, mentoring engineers and communicating with technical and business stakeholdersStrong problem-solving and strategic-thinking skills, with fluent written and spoken EnglishProven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimise workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputsWhat we’ll offer you:At DWS we’re serious about diversity, equity and creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can be themselves sand it’s important to us that you enjoy coming to work - feeling healthy, happy and rewarded. At DWS, you’ll have access to a range of benefits which you can choose from to create a personalised plan unique to your lifestyle. Whether you’re interested in healthcare, company perks, or are thinking about your retirement plan, there’s something for everyone.DWS’ Hybrid Working model is designed to find the right balance between in-person collaboration and engagement in the office, which is core to our working culture, and working from home. Each business group varies on the split between time spent in the office and at home, but this will be discussed and made clear as part of your application and interview process. We will continue to review and evolve our working environments and methods to ensure that we are working in the best way possible for our people.If you require any adjustments or changes to be made to the interview process for any reason including, or related to a disability or long‑term health condition, then please contact your recruiter and let them know what assistance you may need. Examples of adjustments include providing a change to the format of the interview, or providing assistance when at the DWS office. This will not affect your application and your recruitment team will discuss options with youWe at DWS are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, one that embraces dialogue and diverse views, and treats everyone fairly to drive a high-performance culture. The value we create for our clients and investors is based on our ability to bring together various perspectives from all over the world and from different backgrounds. It is our experience that teams perform better and deliver improved outcomes when they are able to incorporate a wide range of perspectives. We call this #ConnectingTheDots.#J-18808-Ljbffr
