In the mobile.de data and analytics teams, data is at the heart of everything we do. As the Head of Data Engineering (d/f/m), you will driving our data and tech strategy forward, leading a talented team of data engineers while working at the forefront of modern data practices. This is a high-impact role with the opportunity to influence and shape how data empowers decision-making and progress across our company.
You will report directly to the Director of Data Strategy & Operational Excellence. This is a hybrid role, and our office is based in Berlin Charlottenburg.
You will:
* Lead our data engineering teams and shape our culture
o Manage three teams of highly skilled data engineers, with their team leads reporting directly to you.
o You raise the bar for our technology and data solutions
o You will support every data engineer at mobile.de, including those not directly reporting to you, being a mentor and ensuring alignment across teams.
o You foster a collaborative and open culture where team members feel safe to speak their minds, reflect, and grow together
* Write our data mesh story
o You will lead the organizational rollout of our data mesh approach, distributing data engineering skills effectively between central and local teams.
o You serve as a key advocate and enabler for data mesh principles
* Take ownership of our data architecture
o You take on Data Architect responsibilities, providing deep expertise in designing federated, scalable, robust, and high-performing data solutions.
o You ensure our architecture supports both batch and real-time data needs, leveraging modern tools and methodologies and is built to foster self-service
* Be an inspiring data and analytics leader
o As part of the Data and Analytics leadership team you work closely with peers in analytics, data science, and data strategy to drive our vision forward.
o You build strong relationships with internal customers, ensuring that our success is measured by their success.
Who you are:
We are looking for a professional with more than 8 years experience as a data engineer (or comparable) in general and 5+ years experience in leadership roles.
* Technical Excellence
o Deep experience with modern data technologies, particularly in cloud environments (e.g., Google Cloud, BigQuery, or comparable solutions) and with streaming technologies (e.g. Kafka and real-time analytics).
o Experience designing and implementing self-service Data Mesh platforms for internal customers.
Good knowledge and hands-on expertise of applying data mesh principles to real-world use cases and guiding teams through federated and decentralized data ownership models.
* Leadership
o Multiple years of experience in technical leadership roles, with a proven track record in managing and growing teams.
o A servant leadership mindset, with a focus on empowering others and developing future leaders.
o Authenticity and a collaborative approach, with a focus on creating a positive team culture and impact.
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