Senior Data Engineer Team Lead - Teams Squared

This is a remote position.

Location: Remote

About TeamsSquared:

We are a team augmentation company dedicated to connecting exceptional remote talent with global organizations.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly experienced Data Engineer Team Lead to spearhead a long-term client engagement. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical knowledge in distributed data processing tools, with specific expertise in Kafka , Spark , and Hadoop . Experience with BigQuery is highly desirable. This role demands proven leadership capabilities, including the ability to mentor engineers, drive project success, and communicate technical solutions effectively to stakeholders.

As a key leader in the engineering function, you will take ownership of architectural decisions, data pipeline optimizations, and guide cross-functional collaboration across teams in a dynamic, fully remote environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of data engineers and contribute hands-on to the design and development of scalable data pipelines.
• Architect, implement, and optimize large-scale streaming and batch data solutions using Kafka, Spark, and Hadoop.
• Oversee the deployment and monitoring of data infrastructure for performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with product, analytics, and engineering teams to define data needs and drive data strategy.
• Coach and mentor junior engineers and contribute to team culture, process, and quality standards.
• Ensure best practices for data governance, security, and compliance.
• Advocate for and implement improvements in data engineering standards and tooling.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in data engineering, including recent leadership or team lead roles.
• Expertise in Apache Kafka , Apache Spark , and Hadoop ecosystems.
• Hands-on experience with cloud data platforms ; BigQuery experience preferred.
• Demonstrated success in leading technical teams and delivering complex data solutions at scale.
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and performance tuning skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with experience managing team workflows and stakeholder expectations.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Benefits

• Fully remote work
• Competitive compensation package paid in foreign currency
• Regular initiatives for training and professional development.

At Teams Squared , we collaborate with forward-thinking organizations and value individuals who bring both expertise and initiative. If you’re looking for meaningful work and a chance to grow professionally, we’d love to hear from you.

Note: Only candidates who make it to our shortlist will be contacte