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Big Data Lead/MDM/PYSPARK

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a hands-on technical leader with deep expertise in enterprise data engineering
  • Strong background in modern data architectures, distributed processing, and engineering excellence (specifically utilizing PySpark)
  • Solid understanding and hands-on experience with Master Data Management (MDM) principles and canonical data models
  • Exceptional communication skills to partner seamlessly with cross-functional architecture and platform teams

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership, engineering delivery, and ensure the overall quality of the Data Foundation platform
  • Lead the team responsible for building and maintaining enterprise data pipelines, data products, canonical data models, and data services
  • Enable advanced analytics, AI, system integration, and operational reporting through robust data architectures
  • Drive the development, mentorship, and continuous improvement of a high-performing data engineering team

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Communication
  • Team Leadership
  • Emotional Intelligence

About the company

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Sequoia Global Services

Import & Export Trade

From Technologist to Technologist. We are the catalysts of digital evolution. Our core expertise lies in connecting Top Technologists with Top Companies through unparalleled IT headhunting solutions. Our international expertise helps businesses of all sizes innovate and succeed. Our clients are global companies with over 100k employees serving 700+ clients in 50+ countries. Rooted in a profound grasp of technology, our premier IT Headhunting Services drive transformative growth for Fortune 500 corporations. We maintain the highest standards of technological innovation to meet global demands.

Company details

Company typeStartup
IndustryImport & Export Trade
Company size11 - 50

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Job description

Description

At Sequoia Connect, we are a Talent-First Technology Ecosystem that redefines how elite professionals interact with the global digital landscape. We move beyond traditional models to act as a catalyst for the top 1% of global talent, connecting human potential with complex industrial execution. By joining our inner circle, you are not simply taking a position; you are aligning with a strategic partner dedicated to updating your "Human OS" and accelerating your growth through world-class, high-impact projects.

We are currently partnering with a rapidly growing, automation-led powerhouse that serves 31 Fortune 500 companies across the financial, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors. With a global workforce of over 32,000 employees and a presence in 28 countries, our client is a titan of digital transformation. Their "Automate Everything, Cloudify Everything" strategy ensures you will be working at the absolute forefront of AI-driven automation and cloud solutions.

This is your chance to thrive in a "Customer Success, First and Always" environment that prizes continuous learning and radical ownership. You will collaborate within an international network of expertise across 39 delivery centers worldwide, gaining exposure to complex engineering challenges that redefine industrial standards. If you are a driven professional looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking workplace where your growth is the priority, this is where you belong.

We are currently searching for a Big Data Lead:

The Challenge (Responsibilities)

  • Provide technical leadership, engineering delivery, and ensure the overall quality of the Data Foundation platform.
  • Lead the team responsible for building and maintaining enterprise data pipelines, data products, canonical data models, and data services.
  • Enable advanced analytics, AI, system integration, and operational reporting through robust data architectures.
  • Partner closely with the Service Owner, Architecture Team, and Platform Engineering Lead to deliver scalable, trusted, and maintainable data solutions aligned with enterprise standards and strategic objectives.
  • Take accountability for engineering execution, solution quality, and operational reliability across the data platform.
  • Drive the development, mentorship, and continuous improvement of a high-performing data engineering team.

Your Profile (Requirements)

  • Proven experience as a hands-on technical leader with deep expertise in enterprise data engineering.
  • Strong background in modern data architectures, distributed processing, and engineering excellence (specifically utilizing PySpark).
  • Solid understanding and hands-on experience with Master Data Management (MDM) principles and canonical data models.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams while remaining hands-on with pipeline creation and architectural design.
  • Exceptional communication skills to partner seamlessly with cross-functional architecture and platform teams.
  • High-Performance Mindset: Resilience, emotional intelligence, and a focus on agile delivery.
  • Technologist DNA: A deep understanding of the difference between "coding" and "engineering."

Desired

  • Experience deploying data solutions within modern cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
  • Familiarity with cloud-native foundations or AI coding assistants.

Languages

  • Advanced Oral English: For seamless collaboration with global teams.
  • Advanced Spanish.

Special Notes

  • Position ID: AR 681618

Work Arrangement

We value flexibility to support your lifestyle. This position is available as:

  • Remote

If you meet these qualifications and are pursuing new challenges, start your application on our website to join an award-winning employer. Explore all our job openings | Sequoia Career’s Page: https://www.sequoia-connect.com/careers/


Requirements

  • Technical leadership, engineering delivery, and quality of the Data Foundation platform.
  • Lead team building enterprise data pipelines, data products, canonical data models, and data services.
  • Partner closely with Service Owner, Architecture Team, and Platform Engineering Lead.
  • Deliver scalable, trusted, and maintainable data solutions.
  • Hands-on technical leader with deep expertise in data engineering.
  • Expertise in modern data architectures, distributed processing, and engineering excellence.
  • Accountable for engineering execution, operational reliability, and team development.

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