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🚀 Company Introduction

Our client empowers organizations by transitioning legacy workloads to cutting-edge Cloud, DevOps, and AI technologies. As Vietnam's AWS Partner of the Year for two years in a row, they bring deep expertise and innovative thinking to every project.

They're not just a consultancy, they're a transformation partner. Their dynamic team of engineers, architects, and DevOps experts is passionate about delivering impactful cloud solutions across industries, including FinTech, BFSI, and Digital Startups.

🧠 About the Role

We are looking for a Cloud Data Engineering Lead to take the reins in designing and delivering modern cloud-native data architectures. This is a strategic leadership position. You’ll be building the data and AI practice from the ground up, managing both AI and data teams, and taking full ownership of project delivery and technical direction.

You'll be working at the intersection of big data and cloud computing—leading people and projects, driving innovation, and helping clients solve complex data challenges with confidence and clarity.

This role is ideal for someone who is ready to step up, take the lead, and own both the technical and business-facing aspects of a fast-growing data practice.

📌 Key Responsibilities

Architect and build modern cloud-native data platforms (Data Lakes, Lakehouses, Data Warehouses).

Develop robust data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes using modern frameworks (Airflow, Glue, DBT, etc.).

Manage real-time data ingestion and streaming solutions with Kafka, Flink, or Apache Beam.

Collaborate with DevOps and cloud architects to deploy scalable solutions on AWS (or GCP/Azure).

Lead and grow a high-performing team of data and AI engineers, helping shape both project outcomes and long-term team capability.

Take ownership of project delivery and technical leadership, from scoping to execution.

Write clean, efficient code using SQL and Python; maintain and tune data solutions for performance.

Actively communicate with customers to gather requirements, provide status updates, and ensure alignment.

Consult and advise clients on data strategy, architecture design, and AI implementation.

Work closely with CTO and CEO in strategic decisions, including technology roadmap and best practices.

Stay ahead of technology trends and recommend new approaches for data strategy and architecture.

🎯 What You Bring

Must-Have:

6–7+ years of experience in data engineering, cloud data architecture, or related roles.

Past experience leading data projects (formal leadership title not required).

Proven hands-on experience with AWS (e.g., S3, Glue, Redshift, Lambda, Step Functions); GCP or Azure is a plus.

Strong proficiency in SQL and Python, with a disciplined coding mindset.

Familiarity with orchestration tools like Apache Airflow, Dagster, or Luigi.

Experience with modern data integration tools (Fivetran, Airbyte, Talend, or AWS Glue)

Solid background working with query engines and processing frameworks (Presto, Flink, PySpark, or DBT)

Understanding of modern databases and real-time data systems (Redshift, MongoDB, Kafka, and PostgreSQL)

Excellent communication skills, able to work directly with clients and internal stakeholders.

Comfortable engaging in client-facing activities such as requirement gathering, solution consulting, and delivery updates.

Nice-to-Have:

Experience working with AI/ML projects or teams is a strong plus.

Exposure to Big Data platforms like Snowflake, Databricks, or Hadoop.

AWS Data Analytics or other relevant cloud certifications.

Strong leadership potential with the ability to influence teams and drive decisions.

🎁 What We Offer

13-month salary

Project-based bonus

Work with cutting-edge cloud & AI technologies.

Join global projects with real impact across industries.

Modern, dynamic, and multicultural work environment.

Clear career path and learning support with access to certifications (AWS, etc.).

Flexible working environment and collaborative team culture.

Annual company trips, fun team events, and great office vibes.

Competitive salary and full benefits package.