Lead Data Engineer
Description
Company Overview:
Global Technology Services is a rapidly expanding organization situated in Medellín, Colombia. We pride ourselves on possessing one of the most influential networks within software development and IT services for the entertainment, financial, and logistics sectors. Our corporate projections offer a multitude of opportunities for professionals to elevate their careers and experience substantial growth. Joining our team means engaging with expansive engineering teams across Latin America, Philippines and the United States, contributing to cutting-edge developments in multiple industries.
Position Title: Data Engineer
Category: Data Engineering & Analytics
Seniority: Lead
Location: LATAM
What you will be doing:
We are seeking a hands-on architect or lead, with a strong data engineering background to lead a Microsoft Fabric implementation across multiple workstreams. This leader will translate business priorities into an actionable backlog, orchestrate delivery across engineering pods, ensure production-grade quality, and contribute directly to development and problem solving. The ideal candidate is a great communicator and orchestrator, comfortable engaging executives and practitioners, with a bias for action and outcomes.
Required Skills & Experience
8+ years in data engineering/analytics, including 2+ years leading multi-team or multi-workstream delivery.
Strong Microsoft Fabric experience or equivalent (Databricks/Synapse plus readiness to ramp on Fabric quickly).
Strong expertise with solution patterns, technical direction, and guardrails for Microsoft Fabric (OneLake, Lakehouse, Warehouse, Real-Time Analytics, Pipelines, Dataflows, Power BI).
Proficiency with PySpark in notebooks and Python-based engineering practices.
Strong KQL skills for Real-Time Analytics scenarios.
Advanced SQL (T-SQL or equivalent) and performance tuning.
Demonstrated experience with agile delivery and Azure DevOps (ADO): writing epics/stories/tasks, roadmaps, boards.
Git-based workflows; experience with VS Code/Visual Studio.
Proven experience with Power BI dataset/model design and report lifecycle management.
Excellent communication, executive presence, and risk/issue management.
Nice To have
Data Vault modeling expertise and star schema modeling best practices.
CI/CD with Azure DevOps Pipelines or GitHub Actions; Infrastructure as Code concepts.
Tabular Editor proficiency; C# scripting for analytical workflows.
Experience with Power BI Dataflows Gen1/Gen2 and Fabric pipelines.
Relevant certifications (e.g., DP-203, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI).
Soft Skills
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects
Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate, diagram and document complex engineering concepts.
Why you will love GTS:
Join a powerful tech workforce and help us change the world through technology
Professional development opportunities with international customers
Collaborative work environment
Career path and mentorship programs that will lead to new levels.
Join GTS and contribute to shaping the data landscape within a dynamic and growing organization. Your skills will be honed, and your contributions will play a vital role in our continued success. GTS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.