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Lead Data Engineer

Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria🌐 Remote💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-31 → 2026-09-26

Core

Architect and drive the development of large-scale, real-time data systems powering mission-critical platforms.

Role type

Lead Data Engineer (real-time & distributed systems)

Builds

Real-time tracking and optimization platforms, large-scale operational management solutions, backend and streaming infrastructure

Domain

Enterprise software, real-time data processing, distributed systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

Python, Kafka, Spark, distributed systems architecture, real-time stream processing, project leadership, cross-functional collaboration

Preferred skills

Mentoring engineers, setting technical direction, working across time zones and cultures

Technologies

Python, Kafka, Spark

Responsibilities

Architect and develop robust, scalable real-time systems; Design and implement big data solutions for high-throughput data feeds; Lead high-impact projects from concept to production; Contribute to and evolve backend architecture; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions; Mentor engineers and set technical direction and best practices

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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