Lead Data Engineer, PLM

• Lead the evolution of the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) data landscape
• Bridge business strategy and technical execution as the core technical orchestrator for the PLM Datamesh architecture
• Lead agile development workflows and manage critical data operations
• Design next-generation data products ensuring high availability, compliance, and accuracy
• Lead the transition and architectural evolution of PLM data products from relational databases to Skywise (Palantir)
• Build, manage, and scale data products using Palantir Foundry, Collate, and Kafka
• Maintain and optimize automated Python scripts in SCM repositories executed via Jenkins
• Act as focal point for business stakeholders to gather requirements, define technical specifications, and evaluate feasibility
• Provide technical guidance to developers on PLM database schemas, datamesh architecture, and data modeling
• Coordinate with external development partners and oversee technical delivery

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience as a Lead Developer, Data Architect, or Technical Product Owner in a complex data environment
• PLM data model experience highly preferred
• Deep understanding of data modeling
• Deep understanding of data flow architecture
• Experience building automated pipelines
• Strong experience working within an IT Scrum framework
• Communication skills to translate complex technical concepts into business specifications and vice versa
• Ability to adapt to evolving architectures, tools, and emerging technologies
• Fluent in English
• German is a plus
• Awareness of potential compliance risks and commitment to act with integrity

Core Competencies

Expertise in leading the evolution of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) data landscapes, with a strong focus on data modeling, architecture, and compliance. Proficient in managing agile development workflows and building scalable data products using advanced tools and technologies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• PLM Data Model Experience
• Data Modeling
• Data Flow Architecture
• Automated Pipeline Development
• IT Scrum Framework

Hard Skills

• Data Architecture
• Data Product Development
• Data Operations Management
• Python Scripting
• Database Schema Design

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Adaptability

Industry Keywords

• Product Lifecycle Management
• Data Mesh
• Agile Development
• Compliance
• Technical Specifications

Tools & Technologies

• Palantir Foundry
• Skywise
• Kafka
• Jenkins
• Collate