The Role
The Lead Data Engineer will design and implement data architecture, develop complex pipelines, optimize workflows, and mentor engineers while ensuring data quality and system performance.
Summary Generated by Built In
Mediatech
Mediatech is one of the fastest-growing digital publishing houses, reaching over 25 million people every month across Cybernews, Wellness Pulse, InvestorsObserver, and our wider network.
We deliver trusted, independently researched insights across tech, cybersecurity, health, and finance. Our investigations have exposed major security issues at NASA, WhatsApp, ChatGPT, PayPal, LinkedIn, and the Red Cross, and uncovered the largest-ever password leak (RockYou2024).
We’re a team driven by curiosity, impact, and fast growth — and we’re looking for people who want to build with us.
Data Team
Our data team brings together engineers, scientists, and analysts who play a key role in shaping the way we grow. We work across the company to support smart, data-driven decisions and lead high-impact, fast-scaling projects. We enjoy working with large volumes of data, building solid infrastructure, and creating solutions that push the business forward.
You
You’re a data engineer who knows how to build things that last from reliable pipelines to scalable systems. You care about clean, maintainable code and believe automation is worth doing right. You’re comfortable in a fast-moving environment and like working with different teams to solve tough data problems. You bring ideas to the table and follow through on them.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Design and implement enterprise-level data architecture solutions
- Lead the development of complex data pipelines using Python and modern data tools
- Design and optimise Apache Airflow workflows for maximum efficiency
- Lead technical decision-making for data infrastructure and tooling
- Promote engineering best practices
- Drive improvements in data quality, reliability, and performance
- Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions
WHAT WE EXPECT
- 5+ years of experience in data engineering
- Expert-level Python programming skills
- Advanced knowledge of data warehousing concepts and Snowflake
- Proven experience with large-scale data pipeline development
- Strong background in system design and architecture
- Experience leading technical projects and mentoring engineers
- Excellence in SQL optimization and database performance tuning
- Experience in AWS cloud infrastructure and services would be a plus
WHAT YOU GET
- Health & Well-being – Private health insurance with mental health coverage (including psychotherapy sessions), in-house physiotherapy, and access to premium wellness apps and fitness resources
- Time to Recharge – Paid sick days and extra vacation days that grow the longer you’re with us
- Continuous Growth – Deep focus on individual progress, backed by the 70/20/10 development model and a variety of L&D initiatives that help boost performance all year round. You’ll have a learning budget for courses, conferences, books, and subscriptions — plus regular knowledge-sharing sessions
- Recognition & Support – Work anniversaries, celebrations for personal milestones such as birthdays, weddings, welcoming new family members, and more
- Community & Connection – Quarterly events to share knowledge, strengthen alignment, and foster collaboration across teams — plus company workations, wellness challenges, marathons, and other initiatives that bring people together in meaningful ways
- Workspace & Comfort – Pet-friendly, centrally located offices designed for collaboration and focus, with snacks and spaces to connect or recharge
- Flexibility – A hybrid work model built on trust and autonomy, with in-person moments that matter
We care about our team as much as our content. That’s why we focus on real benefits — the kind that help you grow, stay healthy, and feel supported both at work and beyond.
The future of media is now — be part of it.
At Mediatech, your ideas shape what’s next. Grow your skills, work with great people, and make something that matters.
GROSS SALARY
- From 5500 EUR/month. Keep in mind that we are open to discuss a different salary based on your skills and competencies
Top Skills
Apache Airflow
AWS
Python
Snowflake
SQL
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The Company
What We Do
As a media group, we combine digital, tech, and content competencies to simplify complex information and make it accessible to everyone. Since launching Cybernews in 2019, expanding into Healthnews, and creating a financial insights platform, we have grown to a team of 250 in-house experts and over 150 global contributors.
Check our available positions at mediatech.one/careers
