> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2078002-technical-lead-cloud-data-engineering-snowflake-dbt](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2078002-technical-lead-cloud-data-engineering-snowflake-dbt). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Technical Lead - Cloud Data Engineering - Snowflake / Dbt

- **Company:** Merck
- **Location:** Barcelona, Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Cloud Database, Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, Data Transformation, Data Sharing, Data Vault Modeling, Python (Programming Language), Online Analytical Processing, Online Transaction Processing, Performance Tuning, SQL Databases, User-Centered Design, Sql Optimization, Snowflake, Technical Debt, Git, Cloudformation, Information Technology, AWS Data Analytics, Terraform, GXP
- **Published:** August 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.buscojobs.com.es/technical-lead-cloud-data-engineering-snowflake-dbt-en-barcelona-ID-367539003

## About the Role

technical and non-technical audiences.Experience & QualificationsMaster's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent.8+ years of hands-on data engineering experience, including significant technical lead responsibility.Deep expertise in Snowflake (architecture, performance tuning, data sharing) and DBT (pipeline design, testing, job automation).
Strong proficiency in data modelling: Data Vault 2.0, OLAP/OLTP, and semantic ontologies.Advanced SQL and solid Python skills for data transformation and system integration.Proven CI/CD experience with Azure DevOps and Git; IaC with Terraform or CloudFormation is a plus.Familiarity with AWS data services (Glue, Step Functions, Athena, Lambda) is advantageous.Experience with GxP-compliant data products in a regulated (pharma/healthcare) environment is a strong plus.Business-fluent English (written and spoken)Todos los candidatos internos, sin importar si trabajan a tiempo completo o parcial, tendrán la oportunidad de ser considerados para las vacantes disponiblesHC-HF-IRHE EngineeringRL Expert 3

## Description

Your role:Ready to shape the future?As Technical Lead Cloud Data Engineering, you own the technical direction of our Snowflake- and DBT-based data products from design to delivery.You are equally at home reviewing a data model, coaching a colleague, or presenting a design decision to senior management.You guide a cross-functional team, set engineering standards, and translate R&D business requirements into robust, scalable solutions - all while fostering a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous learning.Your key responsibilities:Define end-to-end design of cloud data products; establish standards for data quality, security, GxP compliance, and CI/CD; document decisions as Design Decision Records (DDRs).Oversee implementation by internal and external engineers; provide expertise on Snowflake performance tuning, DBT pipeline design, SQL optimization, and Python-based processing.Mentor engineers at all levels; manage cross-team dependencies; communicate risks, trade-offs, and status clearly to all stakeholders.Scope and plan engineering work; balance feature delivery with technical debt; drive CI/CD adoption via Azure DevOps and automated data testing.Actively contribute to team growth through recruiting, onboarding, and knowledge sharing.In return, we offer a high-impact role at the forefront of Healthcare R&D data innovation, a strong international engineering culture, flexible working models, and the purpose-driven environment of a global science and technology company.Who you are:Leadership & Mindset Accountable for team outcomes; leads by example and enables others to grow.Pragmatic: balances engineering excellence with real-world delivery constraints.Clear communicator across technical and non-technical audiences.Experience & QualificationsMaster's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent.8+ years of hands-on data engineering experience, including significant technical lead responsibility.Deep expertise in Snowflake (architecture, performance tuning, data sharing) and DBT (pipeline design, testing, job automation).Strong proficiency in data modelling: Data Vault 2.0, OLAP/OLTP, and semantic ontologies.Advanced SQL and solid Python skills for data transformation and system integration.Proven CI/CD experience with Azure DevOps and Git; IaC with Terraform or CloudFormation is a plus.Familiarity with AWS data services (Glue, Step Functions, Athena, Lambda) is advantageous.Experience with GxP-compliant data products in a regulated (pharma/healthcare) environment is a strong plus.Business-fluent English (written and spoken)Todos los candidatos internos, sin importar si trabajan a tiempo completo o parcial, tendrán la oportunidad de ser considerados para las vacantes disponiblesHC-HF-IRHE EngineeringRL Expert 3


## Related Videos

- [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture)
- [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works)
- [Infrastructure as Code: The Developer's Secret Weapon](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1221-infrastructure-as-code-the-developer-s-secret-weapon)
- [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94)
- [Implementing Feature Environments with AWS and Terraform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/531-implementing-feature-environments-with-aws-and-terraform)
- [How building an industry DBMS differs from building a research one](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/768-how-building-an-industry-dbms-differs-from-building-a-research-one)

## Related Articles

- [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story)
- [The Biggest German Tech Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/424-the-biggest-german-tech-companies)
- [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again)
- [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)
- [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers)
- [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)