Lead Data Engineer / Manager of Data Engineering

ZONTAL is revolutionizing data management and digital transformation for the life sciences industry. Our cutting-edge platform enables seamless data integration, standardization, and accessibility — empowering scientists and organizations to drive innovation, enhance compliance, and accelerate breakthroughs in healthcare and biotechnology. ZONTAL has offices in the US, Europe and Asia. Together with our integration and service partners, ZONTAL supports our customers globally, in any country and any time zone. Our team is growing, and we are currently seeking a skilled Lead Data Engineer / Manager of Data Engineering to join our Professional Services team at ZONTAL.

Position Summary :

This customer-focused role requires a hands-on leader proficient in Python and familiar with Java (among other coding languages), enterprise ETL processes, and AWS cloud infrastructure. You will guide a team of data engineers in configuring customer deployments, building data pipelines, applying parsers and viewers, and integrating the ZONTAL platform into customer IT ecosystems. The ideal candidate has strong technical skills, team leadership experience, and a commitment to process improvement.

Job Type : Full Time / Direct Hire

Location : Hybrid – Germany

Department : Professional Services

Reports To : VP of Professional Services

Key Responsibilities :

1. Team Leadership and Development :

• Lead and mentor a team of 5+ data engineers to deliver high-quality customer solutions.
• Develop capacity planning and resource management strategies to support diverse project requirements.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.

2. Customer-Focused Data Engineering :

3. Automation, Orchestration, and Optimization :

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration :

5. Process Improvement and Reporting :

Qualifications :

Education and Experience :

Technical Skills :

Leadership and Communication Skills :

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We Offer :

Company Pension Savings

Flexible work schedule

Why Join ZONTAL?

As a Lead Data Engineer / Manager of Data Engineering at ZONTAL, you will play a critical role in delivering customer-focused solutions within the life sciences industry. You’ll lead a skilled team while driving innovation and process optimization. Join us to make a meaningful impact through data engineering excellence.

ZONTAL is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicant will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Learn more about ZONTAL at https : / / zontal.io