[Hiring] Tech Lead (Python) @Orcrist Technologies
Tech Lead (Python) @Orcrist Technologies
Software Development
Salary unspecified
Remote Location
Employment Type full-time
Posted 3d ago

[Hiring] Tech Lead (Python) @Orcrist Technologies

3d ago - Orcrist Technologies is hiring a remote Tech Lead (Python). 💸 Salary: unspecified 📍Location: Germany

Role Description

Lead the technical architecture of our data platform. You'll design and build the lakehouse infrastructure (Hudi, Trino, Kafka, NiFi, PySpark) that powers all downstream AI and analytics products, while mentoring a team of Data Engineers.

  • Own the architecture of our data lakehouse—make build-vs-buy decisions, create technical designs, and lead implementation.
  • Write production Python code for critical data pipelines and infrastructure components (PySpark, Kafka, NiFi).
  • Set engineering standards for code quality, testing, observability, and documentation.
  • Mentor Data Engineers through code reviews, 1:1s, and technical guidance.
  • Partner with Product to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.
  • Design data governance systems for lineage, cataloging, and compliance with government security standards.

Qualifications

  • 6+ years in data engineering with 2+ years leading technical teams or architecture.
  • Expert Python (PySpark, pandas) and SQL; deep understanding of lakehouse patterns and data modeling.
  • Experience with streaming (Kafka), batch processing (Spark), and modern table formats (Hudi, Iceberg, or Delta).
  • Track record of building and operating large-scale data platforms in production.
  • Eligible to work in Germany; EU/NATO citizenship preferred for export-control work.

Nice‑to‑haves

  • German language (B1+)
  • Experience with defense/government data environments
  • Graph databases, or ML infrastructure.

Benefits

  • Modern stack (Hudi, Ozone, PySpark, Trino, Kafka, Kubernetes)
  • Mission-driven impact
  • Remote-first in Germany
  • Berlin meetups
  • 30 days vacation
  • Equipment & learning budget
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