Data Engineer Team Lead, Cyber

At Qohash we look for…
…bold, mission-driven individuals who aren’t afraid to take brave action in pursuit of meaningful outcomes. You thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments, demonstrate a strong sense of accountability, and embrace the unknown with curiosity and determination. We value people who are not only technically proficient but also deeply collaborative, customer-centric, and aligned with our core values of accountability, pursuit of excellence, and resilience. If you’re energized by creating a safer digital future for all, read on…

…Company culture is at our core
Our 5 core values are more than just words, they are a way of life for us. We know that companies with a strong culture & a higher purpose perform better in the long run.

Do our values speak to you?

• Pursuit of excellence
  Data security companies that aren’t constantly improving every aspect of what they mean by ‘excellent’ shouldn’t exist.
• Resilience
  Security is a marathon without a finish line. Our customers and employees must have the support they need.
• Mission focus
  We are here to protect the world’s most sensitive data and create a safer digital future for all.
• Accountability
  Trust is earned through actions, not blame or wishful thinking. Fulfill promises and take responsibility for mistakes.
• Embracing conflict
  To reach consensus and problem-solve quickly, it’s important to communicate honestly and courageously.

Who you are

You are a highly skilled Data Engineer Lead who thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment and a proven team leader. You have a track record of guiding teams to deliver and maintain secure and scalable data platforms. You’re comfortable collaborating with security, product, and engineering teams, and you can communicate technical decisions clearly. You bring discipline and creativity to your work and team. You’re energized by solving complex data challenges and mentor and coach engineers, foster a culture of excellence, and balance technical vision with practical delivery.

What you will do

As a Data Engineer Team Lead:

• You’ll lead and mentor the Data Engineering team to deliver on roadmap goals.
• You’ll coordinate project execution, ensuring deadlines are met and quality standards are upheld.
• You’ll analyze, design, and implement ETL processes and infrastructure improvements.
• You’ll write efficient, well-tested code and conduct unit and integration testing.
• You’ll participate in end-to-end project delivery—from ideation to production.
• You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with security and product teams to embed security and compliance best practices into development processes.
• You’ll contribute to the team’s agility, quality, and automation efforts (CI/CD, testing, deployment).
• You’ll provide technical guidance and hands-on support when needed.
• You’ll surface and communicate risks related to technology, security, or operations.
  

What your resume shows

Must Haves

• Strong alignment with our Core Values
• 8+ years of experience in data engineering, data warehousing, or ETL development
• 5+ years of experience leading a data engineering team or projects
• 5+ years of experience in Apache Spark or Databricks or equivalent large-scale data processing platforms (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery, Flink)
• 3+ years of experience with AWS cloud services (or equivalent cloud services such as Azure, GCP)
• 5+ years of experience building, deploying, and optimizing data ingestion pipelines
• Strong project management and stakeholder communication skills.
• Experience with real-time data streaming (e.g., Flink, Spark Structured Streaming, Kafka Streams)
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or equivalent practical experience
  

Nice to Haves

• Prior experience as a Software Engineer
• Proven experience hiring, mentoring, and developing engineers.
• Experience transitioning teams or platforms during high-pressure projects.
• Ability to scale teams and processes in a growing company.
• Familiarity with tools such as Apache Kafka, Delta Lake, Apache Hive, Apache Impala, Apache Beam
• Experience working in a startup environment
• Experience in cybersecurity or sensitive data protection
• Bilingual in English and French
• Strategic preference for candidates residing in Quebec or Ontario

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary range
• Enjoy up to six weeks of paid time off annually—we believe in your well-being and the importance of rest
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance, short- and long-term disability
  • Paramedical and telemedicine services
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
    

Qohash is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.