Data Engineer Lead | Remote

Things to know before applying:
You must have your own work equipment.
You are able to work remotely.
You can work full-time for this role under independent contractor arrangement
Experience working with clients or companies outside the Philippines is an advantage.
Only candidates who meet the requirements will be contacted.
You can start ASAP
Job Description: We are seeking a Technical Lead to spearhead the Digital ID Data Integration & Data Warehouse Project. In this role, you will report directly to the project sponsor while leading a team of software developers and data engineers. You will work closely and directly with an Australian client and key stakeholders, serving as the primary technical point of contact throughout the project. You'll work standard Australian business hours, with flexibility required for stakeholder workshops, planning sessions, and critical deployments. As the primary technical point of contact, you'll be responsible for driving architectural decisions, coordinating technical delivery, and ensuring successful implementation across all project phases.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead architectural design sessions and technical planning
Mentor and guide the development team
Facilitate micro-workshops with key stakeholders
Ensure technical solutions align with business objectives
Balance immediate needs with long-term scalability
Champion data governance and security best practices
Make significant architectural and technical decisions
Establish development standards and methodologies
Prioritize technical work and manage technical risks
Contribute to project planning across all phases
Determine integration strategies for all systems
Lead the transition from manual processes to automated data integration
Implement a hybrid approach using Azure Functions and Data Factory
Develop a scalable digital identity framework
Create a central data warehouse with appropriate governance
Build an extensible API layer for system integration
Qualifications:
8+ years of technical experience in software development or data engineering
3+ years in technical leadership positions
Strong background in Microsoft Azure cloud services
Experience with large-scale data integration projects
Understanding of both development and data engineering principles
Proven track record delivering complex multi-phase projects
Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Azure ecosystem
Experience with data integration and ETL technologies
API design and implementation expertise
Database architecture knowledge (SQL Server/Azure SQL)
Proficiency with software development lifecycle tools and processes
Documentation and architecture modeling capabilities
Exceptional stakeholder management abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Team leadership and mentoring capabilities
Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to translate business requirements into technical architecture
Hiring Process:
Phone screening
Behavioral interview
Client interview
About Adaca:
Adaca was founded in 2015 to assist Australian companies in their software development initiatives. Over the past 10 years, we have successfully built and scaled a distributed team across Australia and the Philippines to over 100 staff. Now, we are entering a whole new era of artificial intelligence. Our authentic, values-led approach has allowed us to attract and retain magnificent people. Adaca operates a high-performance core team with a network of customer-facing people who have catalysed our growth. This emphasises the value that each individual holds in influencing the growth of the business.

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