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[Hiring] Lead Data Engineer @Valtech

Valtech, Germantown, Ohio, United States

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Oct 21, 2025 - Valtech is hiring a remote Lead Data Engineer. Location: Ukraine.

Why Valtech? We’re the experience innovation company – a trusted partner to the world’s most recognized brands. To our people we offer growth opportunities, a values-driven culture, international careers and the chance to shape the future of experience.

The opportunity At Valtech, you’ll find an environment designed for continuous learning, meaningful impact, and professional growth. Whether you're pioneering new digital solutions, challenging conventional thinking or building the next generation of customer experiences, your work will help transform industries.

We are proud of:

The work we do and the innovation we drive

Our values of share, care and dare

A workplace culture that fosters creativity, diversity and autonomy

Our borderless, global framework, which enables seamless collaboration

The role We are seeking an accomplished

Lead Data Engineer

to take ownership of designing, architecting, and optimizing large-scale data solutions. In this role, you will

lead a project team , drive

technical and architectural decisions , and set the direction for building secure, scalable, and reliable data platforms. You will work across modern data technologies, with

Databricks, Fabric, Snowflake, AWS, and GCP

being our preferred environments (in that order).

You will thrive in this role if you are:

A curious problem solver who challenges the status quo

A collaborator who values teamwork and knowledge-sharing

Excited by the intersection of technology, creativity and data

Experienced in Agile methodologies and consulting (a plus)

Role responsibilities

Leadership & Architecture

Lead the technical direction of data engineering projects, including

architectural design, technology selection, and standards definition

Mentor and guide engineers, fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture

Ensure adherence to best practices in data engineering, governance, and security

Pipeline Development

Design and build

streaming and batch data pipelines

using Spark, Delta Lake, and modern frameworks

Data Platform Engineering

Develop and optimize workflows for data ingestion, transformation, and curation across

Databricks, Fabric, Snowflake, AWS, or GCP

Leverage

Microsoft Fabric

capabilities such as OneLake, Lakehouses, Power BI integration, and governance tooling to build end-to-end data solutions

Data Modeling

Define and manage logical and physical data models to support analytics, AI, and business processes

Orchestration & Automation

Oversee orchestration and automation using tools like Lakeflow, Airflow, dbt, or equivalent

Governance & Security

Establish and enforce

data governance, lineage, and security

best practices across cloud environments

Stakeholder Engagement

Collaborate with analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment of solutions with business needs

Optimization

Continuously improve systems for

performance, reliability, and cost efficiency

Must have qualifications

Technical Expertise

Advanced knowledge of

Apache Spark , Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, and streaming technologies

Strong programming skills in

Python

and

SQL

Solid background in

data modeling, governance, and security

Leadership & Architecture

Proven ability to

lead engineering teams

and make

architectural decisions

at scale

Experience in

solution design, platform modernization, and cloud architecture

Cloud & Platforms

Hands‑on experience with one or more of

Databricks, Fabric, Snowflake, AWS, or GCP

Experience with

Azure data services

(Data Lake, Synapse, Data Factory, etc.) is considered highly relevant and transferable to

Fabric

Soft Skills

Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Ability to mentor, coach, and inspire team members

Strategic mindset with focus on scalability, innovation, and efficiency

Nice to have qualifications

Experience with

data architecture frameworks

and enterprise design patterns

Familiarity with

CI/CD pipelines

and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation)

Exposure to

machine learning pipelines

and AI-driven solutions

If you do not meet all the listed qualifications or have gaps in your experience, we still encourage you to apply. At Valtech, we recognize that talent comes in many forms, and we value diverse perspectives and a willingness to learn.

Commitment to reaching all kinds of people We design experiences that work for all kinds of people - and that starts with our own teams. At Valtech, we’re intentional about building an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported to grow, thrive and achieve their goals. No matter your background, you belong here.

Explore our Diversity & Inclusion site to see how we’re creating a more equitable Valtech for all.

The benefits Beyond a competitive compensation package, we offer:

Mental and physical health:

Medical insurance

Sports reimbursement budget

Home office support

A number of free psychological and legal consultations

Maternity and paternity leave support

Personal and professional development:

Internal workshops and learning initiatives

English language classes compensation

Professional certifications reimbursement

Participation in professional local and global communities

Growth Framework to manage expectations and define the steps to move towards the selected career

Mentoring program with the ability to become a mentor or a mentee to grow to a higher position

Valtech Ukraine has a system of progressive benefits packages in place —

the longer you stay with the company — the more benefits you get.

Your application process Once you apply, our Talent Acquisition team will review your application. If your skills and experience align with the role, we’ll reach out for next steps.

⚠️ Beware of recruitment fraud: Only engage with official Valtech email addresses ending in @valtech.com.

We are committed to inclusion and accessibility. If you need reasonable accommodations during the interview process, please either indicate it in your application or let your Talent Partner know.

About Valtech Valtech is the experience innovation company that exists to unlock a better way to experience the world. By blending crafts, categories, and cultures, we help brands unlock new value in an increasingly digital world.

At the intersection of data, AI, creativity and technology, we drive transformation for leading organizations, including L’Oréal, Mars, Audi, P&G, Volkswagen Dolby, and more.

At Valtech, we don’t just talk about transformation. We make it happen. Our people are the heart of our success, and we foster a workplace where everyone has the support to thrive, grow and innovate.

Are you ready to create what’s next? Join us.

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