Data Tech Lead | Canada
Cuesta Partners · Remote · Canada ·
COMPENSATION
€•• – ••k
Listed on the employer's job board (Ashby)
- Fully remote (Canada)
- Data Tech Lead
- 8-10 years experience
- AI-assisted dev tools
- Consulting focus
Join the data practice at Cuesta Partners to shape greenfield projects and drive client data strategies. You will deliver scalable data environments, ensure data integrity, and unlock analytical insights through robust architecture and leadership.
What you'll do
- Act as subject matter expert in data engineering and optimize performance
- Lead architectural discussions and guide design decisions
- Set standards for AI-augmented development practices and tooling
- Plan and execute client-facing data projects within scope and timeline
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including scientists and analysts
- Define technology strategy and roadmap alongside the Team Lead
- Serve as data architect for client engagements and design solutions
- Foster inclusive team culture and promote continuous learning
What you'll need
- Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- 8-10 years experience as Data Engineer or similar role
- Strong background in designing and implementing data solutions
- Proficiency in data modeling, ETL processes, and data integration
- Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent technical and non-technical communication abilities
- Adept at balancing technical requirements with business goals
Nice to have
- Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools like Cursor
- Experience building RAG systems or LLM-powered analytics products
- Experience with Databricks, Snowflake, or Microsoft Fabric
- Experience with SQL, Python, and Spark
Stack
- Databricks
- Snowflake
- Microsoft Fabric
- AWS
- Azure
- GCP
- SQL
- Python
- Spark
- Cursor
- Claude Code
How you'll work
- Fully remote position based in Canada
- Occasional infrequent travel to United States required