Technical Lead

• What you’ll do
• We’re MiQ, a global programmatic media partner for marketers and agencies. Our people are at the heart of
• everything we do, and as a Tech Lead – Data Engineering, you’ll be right at the center of it. This role
• combines technical excellence, hands-on problem-solving, and engineering leadership to help us build
• optimized, scalable, and cost-efficient data products and pipelines across our platforms.
• You will lead by example, guiding a team of data engineers to build and maintain robust data systems while
• collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact business outcomes. This role goes beyond
• writing code—you’ll be setting standards, making architectural decisions, mentoring team members, and
• driving technical innovation across the organization.
• Who are your stakeholders?

You’ll work closely with

• ● Data Engineering Team members along with Principal engineers and Data Architects
• ● Product Managers and Product Leads across global business units
• ● Engineering managers and cross-team leads (DevOps, Data Science, Analytics)
• ● Internal data consumers like Analysts, Business Intelligence, and ML teams
• ● Platform teams responsible for cost optimization and infrastructure scalability
• What you’ll bring
• ● 6+ years of experience in Data Engineering, with 2+ years in a technical or team
• leadership role
• ● Strong expertise in data architecture, data modeling, distributed computing, and modern
• data platforms
• ● Proficiency with big data ecosystems like Spark, Databricks, Kafka, Presto, and Delta

Lake

• ● Strong coding skills in Python, Scala or Java, and a solid understanding of software
• engineering principles
• ● Expertise in SQL/NoSQL, data & delta lakes, and cloud-native services (preferably AWS

or GCP)

• ● Proven track record in building production-grade ETL pipelines and event-driven systems
• ● Experience leading POCs, evaluating tools, and setting engineering best practices across
• teams
• ● Familiarity with DataOps, DevOps and CI/CD, including tools for monitoring, alerting,
• and observability
• ● A passion for mentoring and developing engineers, and a love for collaborative problem-
• solving
• We’ve highlighted some key skills, experience and requirements for this role. But please don’t
• worry if you don’t meet every single one. Our talent team strives to find the best people. They
• might see something in your background that’s a fit for this role, or another opportunity at
• MiQ. If you have a passion for the role, please still apply.
• What impact will you create?

As a Tech Lead, your mission is to set direction, not just velocity. You will

• ● Drive the architectural vision for scalable, cost-optimized, and performant data systems
• ● Design, review, and guide the implementation of complex pipelines and data products
• ● Introduce and champion engineering best practices, design patterns, and quality standards
• ● Act as a force multiplier by mentoring engineers and helping them level up
• ● Represent the team in technical forums and work closely with leadership on strategic initiatives
• ● Bring a product mindset to engineering and advocate for the “why” as much as the “how”
• ● Keep your hands dirty—build things, break things (responsibly), and help your team learn from both
• What’s in it for you?
• At MiQ, you’ll be empowered to influence technical strategy at a global scale. You’ll be joining a diverse and
• dynamic team in our Center of Excellence, where innovation and experimentation are encouraged and
• celebrated. Your work will not only power our platform but shape the future of data-driven programmatic
• advertising.
• You’ll be part of a culture that champions curiosity, autonomy, and continuous learning—while having a lot
• of fun doing it.

Values

• Our values are so much more than statements. They unite MiQers in every corner of the world. They shape
• the way we work and the decisions we make. And they inspire us to stay true to ourselves and to aim for
• better. Our values are there to be embraced by everyone, so that we naturally live and breathe them. Just
• like inclusivity, our values flow through everything we do - no matter how big or small.

• We do what we love - Passion
• We figure it out - Determination
• We anticipate the unexpected - Agility
• We always unite - Unite
• We dare to be unconventional - Courage

Benefits

Every region and office have specific perks and benefits, but every person joining MiQ can

expect

• A hybrid work environment
• New hire orientation with job specific onboarding and training
• Internal and global mobility opportunities
• Competitive healthcare benefits
• Bonus and performance incentives
• Generous annual PTO paid parental leave, with two additional paid days to

acknowledge holidays, cultural events, or inclusion initiatives.

• Employee resource groups designed to connect people across all MiQ regions,

• drive action, and support our communities.
• Apply today!
• Equal Opportunity Employer