Lead Data Engineer

Summary

Join PUR, a global B-Corp specializing in environmental restoration projects, as their Lead Data Engineer based in Paris. This permanent, full-time, hybrid role (2 days remote) requires leading a team of three data engineers, architecting a scalable cloud-native data platform, and developing real-time and batch pipelines. You will transform data into actionable insights, manage data quality, and collaborate with clients and partners. The ideal candidate possesses 5+ years of data engineering experience, including 1+ year in a lead role, strong expertise in Python and SQL, and cloud platform experience (preferably Azure). PUR offers a competitive salary (70k€-80k€), benefits like Gymlib and a Sustainable Mobility Pass, and the opportunity to make a positive environmental impact.

Requirements

• 5+ years in Data Engineering, including 1+ year in a Lead role
• Proven experience building end-to-end data pipelines: data warehouses/lakes, ETLs , orchestration, and integration with visualization tools
• Strong expertise in Python & SQL for data processing and automation
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (preferably Azure ), including deployment, monitoring, and security best practices
• Experience managing production services, including logging, monitoring, networking, and cost optimization
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (preferably Pulumi) and containerization (Docker)
• Experience with version control and CI/CD best practices (Gitflows)
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Strong sense of ownership, problem-solving, and critical thinking
• Fluent in English & French

Responsibilities

• Architect & build a scalable, cloud-native data platform ensuring reliability, security, and performance
• Develop & orchestrate real-time and batch pipelines, MLOps workflows, and infrastructure-as-code solutions
• Lead & mentor a team of three Data Engineers, fostering technical excellence
• Transform data into insights and applications that drive decision-making across the business - capacity to align technical and product roadmaps with Data and Ops Product Managers
• Continue to improve Pur’s data platform, being able to expand on top of what’s already in use
• Propose and improve data quality management rules & monitor data quality processes
• Maintain and expand CI/CD practices
• Maintain and improve data tools and understanding in the team & company
• Support infrastructure for Machine Learning Ops in the medium-long run
• Organize developer huddles, break tasks, conduct agile ceremonies in the team
• Be familiar with Git best practices and promote Git Workflows for the team
• Feed reporting tools and manage monitoring tools
• Lead data exchanges with clients and partners as the technical representative, supported by the Operation Manager

Preferred Qualifications

Passion for sustainability and climate impact is an asset

Benefits

• Hybrid (eg 3d/week) if based in Paris
• Remote with 3d/month in Paris otherwise
• Salary: range: 70k€ - 80k€ based on experience and interview feedbacks
• Access great perks: Gymlib, Sustainable Mobility Pass, Training programs, PUR Academy and more!