Data Engineer Team Leader (French Speaker)

About the role

Natixis in Portugal is looking for a motivated French‑speaking Data Engineer Team Leader to head a dedicated team of Data Engineers in Lisbon. You will combine hands‑on technical work with leadership responsibilities, shaping data strategies and ensuring the delivery of high‑quality data solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day management, mentorship and guidance to a team of Data Engineers.
• Oversee the efficient execution of data engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery.
• Offer technical direction on ETL processes, tools and scripting, leveraging your own expertise.
• Coordinate project priorities, resource allocation and deadlines.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to maintain alignment and transparency.
• Identify and implement process improvements to boost productivity and data quality.
• Support the professional growth and development of team members.

Required profile

• Fluency in French (essential).
• Solid experience as a Data Engineer, including ETL processes and tools.
• Educational background in Computer Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in team coordination or leadership.
• Willingness to relocate to Lisbon or familiarity with the Portuguese market.

Required skills

• Talend
• DataStage
• Stambia
• Python
• ETL development

What we offer

• Opportunity to lead a high‑performing data engineering team within a global banking group.
• Collaborative, inclusive work environment in a dynamic Portuguese tech ecosystem.
• Access to innovative projects that transform traditional banking.