Lead Data Engineer

Base pay range SGD120,000.00/yr - SGD160,000.00/yr Job Description We are seeking an experienced Lead Data Engineer to join our team. This role will lead our data engineering efforts, manage a team of data engineers, and work closely with stakeholders to deliver robust data solutions using cloud technologies. Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of data engineers, fostering professional growth and technical excellence Architect, design, and implement scalable data pipelines and processing systems using AWS services Establish data engineering best practices, standards, and governance frameworks Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions Drive technical vision and roadmap for data infrastructure and platforms Optimize existing data workflows for performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness Provide technical leadership in designing data models and ETL/ELT processes Conduct code reviews and ensure high-quality implementations from team members Support stakeholders with data-related inquiries and problem‑solving Present technical solutions to both technical and non‑technical audiences Requirements Data Lake & Data Warehouse Expertise Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise data lake solutions Deep knowledge of data lake architecture patterns and best practices Experience with AWS Lake Formation and data cataloging solutions Strong understanding of data warehouse concepts, including star/snowflake schemas Hands‑on experience optimizing query performance in data warehouse environments Knowledge of data partitioning, compression, and storage optimization techniques Experience implementing data governance and security controls across data platforms Understanding of medallion architecture (bronze/silver/gold) or similar data quality frameworks Leadership & Soft Skills 2+ years of team leadership or management experience Proven ability to mentor junior engineers and develop team capabilities Excellent communication skills for collaborating with cross‑functional teams Strong problem‑solving abilities and analytical thinking Experience in translating business requirements into technical solutions Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment Customer‑focused mindset with experience in stakeholder management Data Engineering Core Principles Demonstrated expertise in implementing data pipeline patterns and architectures Strong understanding of data integration patterns and practices Experience with data validation and testing methodologies Knowledge of data security and compliance requirements Good to Have Experience Experience with Databricks and Delta Lake architecture Knowledge of business intelligence tools, particularly PowerBI, Tableau and Qlik Sense Experience connecting data visualization tools to various data sources Familiarity with developing and maintaining data models for self‑service analytics Experience with orchestrating end‑to‑end data pipelines from source systems through to visualization layers Understanding of semantic layer concepts and implementation approaches Cloud certifications (AWS Certified Data Analytics, Solutions Architect) Qualifications 8+ years of experience in data engineering roles 4+ years of experience with AWS data services (including Glue, Redshift, S3, EMR, Lambda, Athena) Strong proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language (Python, Scala, or Java) Experience with big data technologies implementation on AWS (PySpark etc) Hands‑on experience with data pipeline orchestration tools (Airflow, Step Functions) Knowledge of data modeling, database design, and optimization techniques Experience implementing data quality controls and monitoring frameworks Understanding of data warehousing concepts and dimensional modeling Experience with real‑time data processing frameworks Benefits & Perks for Working at Ollion Benchmarked, competitive, in‑market total rewards package including base salary and short‑term incentive for all employees Works virtually‑by‑default with a global organization and flexible learning opportunities Retirement planning (CPF, EPF, company‑matched 401(k)) Comprehensive benefits package covering medical, dental, vision, mental health resources, and wellness programs Generous time off and leave allowances And more Ollion is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Ollion does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non‑merit factor. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function IT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr