Engineering Lead

Rhetorik is an industry-leading enterprise-level leads and market intelligence company, renowned for its global data, data hygiene, and firehose services catering to some of the largest enterprises worldwide. As part of our ongoing expansion of the Big Data Software Development studio in Quebec City, we are seeking a skilled Engineering Lead with a passion for creating exceptional data solutions. Reporting to the Chief Data and Anayltics Officer, you will have the opportunity to work on an innovative, state-of-the-art platform and contribute to building world class products and datasets. Role : We are looking for a team player passionate about Big Data, data analysis, and emerging technologies, adept at problem-solving and committed to continuous learning. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in data transformation and processing, with proficiency in Python and extensive experience with Snowflake, AWS, DBT, and Airflow environments. As an Engineering Lead, you will play a key role in the design, development, and maintenance of our systems, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability. Key Responsibilities: Leadership and Strategy: While contributing to the development efforts, l ead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. Collaborate with the Head of Product to define and execute the technical strategy and roadmap. Project Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects. Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and in alignment with business objectives. Product Development: Drive the development and enhancement of Rhetorik’s products, including APIs as well as the integration of machine Learning and Generative AI solutions . Ensure our produ cts meet our customers' needs and maintain our competitive edge in the market. Technical Expertise: Provide technical guidance and support to the engineering team. Review code generated by the team to ensure optimal functionality and ensure high quality standards are maintained. Ensure a scalable and high performing infrastructure using cloud platforms (Snowflake, AWS,..) Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends and integrate new solutions to improve our development processes and product offerings. Quality Assurance: Implement and uphold rigorous quality assurance practices. Ensure all software solutions are thoroughly tested and meet the highest quality and performance standards. Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, UX/UI design, and marketing, to ensure a seamless and cohesive Required Qualifications: Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field Extensive experience in software engineering and product development, focusing on big data solutions. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java and others Strong understanding of software architecture and design principles. Extensive experience with Snowflake and AWS and DevOps practices in a Data transformation context. Familiarity with inner working of OLAP databases. Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (e.g., Bitbucket). Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools. Additional Skills: Excellent leadership and team management skills. Minimum of 5 years of experience in data product development. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to addressing challenges. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English., with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Strong sense of pride and ownership in delivering high-quality work. Experience in a fast-paced, agile development environment. A passion for continuous learning and staying abreast of industry advancements.