Data Engineer Lead

Overall purpose of job:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Data Engineer Lead to join our team. As a Data Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining our data infrastructure and systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient data flow, data quality, and data accessibility for our organization.

• Designing, building, and maintaining scalable and robust data pipelines and ETL processes to collect, transform, and load data from various sources into our data lake.
• Collaborating with other data engineers, analysts, and other stakeholders to understand their data requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Implementing and optimizing data models and schemas to support efficient data retrieval and analysis.
• Developing and maintaining data integration processes, APIs, and data connectors to enable seamless data exchange between different systems.
• Ensuring data quality and integrity by implementing data validation, cleaning, and transformation processes.
• Monitoring and troubleshooting data pipelines and resolving any issues or performance bottlenecks.
• Implementing security measures and best practices to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with data privacy regulations.
• Staying up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in data engineering and recommending improvements to enhance our data infrastructure and processes.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Necessary Fluent English. Spanish is a plus.
• Proven experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar role, with a strong understanding of data engineering concepts and best practices.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala, and experience with SQL for data manipulation and querying.
• Solid understanding of data modeling, database design, and data warehousing principles.
• Experience with the cloud platforms AWS, and familiarity with their data services (e.g., S3, Redshift, Spectrum, Athena, EMR, Glue, Lambda, Step Functions, Quicksight, etc). Azure or GCP is a plus.
• DevOps skills to maintain CI/CD pipelines and enable seamless and efficient software delivery. Tools: Jenkins and GitLab.
• Proficiency in data management tools and technologies, such as master data management (MDM) systems, data quality tools, and data integration tools.
• Knowledge of data integration techniques, tools, and frameworks.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge and experience on Waterfall and Agile frameworks.
• Must have excellent leadership, interpersonal, and motivational skills and be a team player.
  
  Join our team as a Data Engineer and contribute to building a robust and efficient data infrastructure that drives data-informed decision-making and empowers our organization to extract insights from complex datasets.

Be part of the Syngenta Experience:

• Competitive Salary and Benefits
• Dynamic and international environment
• Modern, professional, safe and collaborative environment
• Innovative policies (eg flexible schedule, goal-oriented)
• Supporting personal development in a diverse and inclusive environment.

IMPORTANT

More than just believing in the power of diversity, Syngenta has been promoting an inclusive culture that embraces differences in all forms. Here, we believe that the feeling of belonging allows people to be the best versions of themselves, building an increasingly welcoming and productive environment.
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, gender, age, national origin or disability.

Join the leading company bringing the potential of plants to life

Syngenta Seeds

Syngenta Seeds is one of the world's largest seed developers and producers for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed businesses. Syngenta seeds improve crop quality and yield. High quality seeds guarantee better and more productive harvests, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks like disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs.

Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, strong and resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions.

Syngenta Seeds is based in the United States.