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