Teamlead Data Engineering (m/w/d)

Most people are familiar with the term PAYBACK. We would like to introduce ourselves to you in more detail. You probably know PAYBACK – either from the question at the checkout or through our widely used shopping app. And we hope, of course, that you answer "Yes" at the checkout, because with us you collect more than just °Points. Whether customer, partner, or colleague: With PAYBACK, every action becomes a rewarding experience.

In this role, you are responsible at PAYBACK for data-driven projects in Germany, Poland, Italy, and Austria. On the one hand, you develop cloud data products on GCP and take care of existing on‑premise systems (Oracle Exadata); on the other hand, as a team lead you are responsible for leading the Data Engineering team, including project coordination and ensuring the achievement of objectives.

YOUR TASKS

• You design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes on GCP
• You take on the functional and disciplinary leadership of the Data Engineering team and actively support the targeted development of team members
• You optimize the efficiency and performance of data processing using modern tools and techniques
• You collaborate with Data Scientists and Analysts to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• You are responsible for ensuring compliance with data quality standards and best practices
• You implement data governance policies and procedures to protect sensitive data
• You are involved in driving and supporting the migration of existing on‑premise data products to the cloud (GCP)

TECH STACK

• Python, Oracle PL/SQL, Airflow, and Git
• Terraform, OpenShift, Docker, Kubernetes, Java, and Kafka
• Google Cloud Services (BigQuery, Cloud Build, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub, Cloud Composer, Dataflow)

YOUR PROFILE

• You have several years of solid professional experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar role and already possess leadership experience
• You have very strong technical skills in Python, SQL, and cloud platforms (GCP preferred)
• You have excellent communication skills and are able to convey complex topics in a clear and understandable way
• Strong analytical skills, a structured way of working, and a proactive approach to solving complex problems set you apart
• You are able to work independently as well as part of a cross-functional team
• You have a passion for data-driven innovation and are committed to delivering high-quality results

OUR BENEFITS

• Tasty Breaks : Delicious meals in our canteen – including vegetarian or vegan options, and many are even free of charge
• Move it, move it : 24/7 access to the gym, where you can train in our fitness studio, and we cover the costs for you
• Do it your way : Flexible working hours, 30 days of vacation, up to 2 days of home office per week
• Easy Going : Germany ticket included
• Get Together : Team events, social days, ski events, and more
• Grow like a Pro : Individual training and development opportunities
• Good Vibes : Dogs are welcome!

PAYBACK is the leading bonus program in Germany and one of the largest and most powerful marketing platforms worldwide. As a pioneer of the data economy, we develop all technical solutions ourselves in Munich. Develop yourself and the PAYBACK program with us.

Interested?

We are looking forward to your application!

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