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title: '[Job-32197] Tech Lead Data - Databricks at CI&T'
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# [Job-32197] Tech Lead Data - Databricks at CI&T

- **Company:** CI&T
- **Location:** Brazil
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-10-09
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-18
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/ciandt/d01988ce-2a98-462a-a4a9-40598062f12a

## Job description

At CI&T, we help large enterprises transform the potential of AI into real business impact with AI Deployment, AI-native execution, and tech-integrated business solutions. With 30 years of experience in technological transformation, we accelerate innovation with expertise in Agentic SDLC, Application modernization, Data & AI, Martech and Business strategy. We are 8,000 CI&Ters across more than 25 countries, collaborating to build solutions with real impact. AI is already part of how we work, evolve, and innovate every day.

## About the Role

We are looking for a senior, hands-on Data Tech Lead to drive the technical leadership of our data engineering initiatives on Databricks in Azure. You will partner directly with the Data Architect to define standards and references, remove roadblocks, and enable the Data Engineering team to deliver scalable, reliable pipelines aligned with the business within the Medallion architecture.

## Key Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership to Data Engineering squads, supporting design, reviews, and decision-making to unblock delivery. Co-define with the Data Architect the technical vision, coding standards, modeling conventions, and best practices for the Lakehouse (Delta Lake + Medallion). Design and oversee pipelines in Databricks (PySpark/Spark SQL) across Bronze/Silver/Gold layers, ensuring security, performance, and governance. Implement and reinforce DataOps practices: version control (Git), CI/CD, testing (unit/integration/data quality), and documentation. Optimize jobs/pipelines: partitioning, Spark tuning, cost management, and reliability (baseline observability and alerting). Ensure non-functional requirements: security, access control, and data policies in Azure/Databricks aligned with defined governance. Collaborate with stakeholders (business/analytics) to translate requirements into scalable solutions with realistic delivery plans. Mentor engineers, promote standards, and create references (templates, playbooks) to accelerate the team. Required Skills and Qualifications Must-have Skills Strong experience in Data Engineering and projects, with experience as a Tech Lead/Senior leading teams technically and operationally. Strong hands-on experience in Databricks: PySpark and Spark SQL; batch pipelines (and working knowledge of streaming when needed). Mastery of Delta Lake and practical application of the Medallion architecture (Bronze/Silver/Gold). Solid experience with Azure for data, including at least: Azure Databricks, Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS), and integration with security/identity services (e.g., Azure Active Directory). Strong SQL and Python skills; fundamentals in modeling (dimensional/consumption) and good practices for contracts/schemas. Experience with DataOps: Git, CI/CD for data pipelines, automated testing, and clear documentation. Proven ability to review design/code, resolve performance/scale issues, and guide teams. Advanced English to work with stakeholders and produce technical documentation.

Nice-to-have Skills Unity Catalog (governance/lineage/access control) and Databricks Workflows/Repos; Delta Live Tables. Data quality frameworks (Great Expectations/Soda) and/or dbt on the Lakehouse. Orchestration (Airflow/Databricks Workflows) and observability (metrics, logs, alerts). Experience with CDC/streaming ingestion (Event Hubs/Kafka) when applicable. Consulting experience and international client exposure; Databricks/Azure certifications. #Midsenior #Li-Mg04

Our benefits:

-Health and dental insurance -Meal and food allowance -Childcare assistance -Extended paternity leave -Partnership with gyms and health and wellness professionals via Wellhub (Gympass) TotalPass; -Profit Sharing and Results Participation (PLR); -Life insurance -Continuous learning platform (CI&T University); -Discount club -Free online platform dedicated to physical, mental, and overall well-being -Pregnancy and responsible parenting course -Partnerships with online learning platforms -Language learning platform And many more!

More details about our benefits here: https://ciandt.com/br/pt-br/carreiras

At CI&T, inclusion starts at the first contact. If you are a person with a disability, it is important to present your assessment during the selection process. See which data needs to be included in the report by clicking here.This way, we can ensure the support and accommodations that you deserve. If you do not yet have the assessment, don't worry: we can support you in obtaining it.

We have a dedicated Health and Well-being team, inclusion specialists, and affinity groups who will be with you at every stage. Count on us to make this journey side by side.

## About CI&T

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: CI&T is a global digital services company that helps large enterprises deploy AI to drive measurable business impact through strategy, AI-native execution, and IP-based solutions.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NYSE: CINT)
- **Headquarters**: New York, United States
- **Founded**: 1995
- **Founders**: Not publicly available as individual names

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
- Target customers: B2B, primarily large enterprises and fast-growth clients across multiple industries
- Mission or purpose statement: "From AI ambition to measurable business impact." The company helps clients navigate change by pairing business strategy, AI-native execution, and IP-based solutions to turn AI investment into outcomes.

## Products & Services
- **CI&T FLOW**: Proprietary AI system that boosts team productivity and ensures fast, efficient, and scalable results.
- **Lean AI Methodology**: A structured approach for AI deployment that ships as fast as AI learns.
- **AI-Native Execution**: Hands-on development and deployment of AI solutions for enterprise clients.
- **Business Strategy & Consulting**: Identifying the right problems for clients and charting transformation roadmaps.
- **Application Modernization**: Modernizing legacy systems for cloud-native, AI-ready infrastructure.
- **Data & AI Services**: Data engineering, governance, business intelligence, data strategy, and analytics.
- **Martech & Digital Experience**: Commerce services, digital product design, customer experience, and digital experience platforms.
- **Professional Services**: General technology consulting and managed services.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: USD 928.4 million (as of October 2024)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of USD 489.6 million (fiscal year ending Dec 2024)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Advent International (led private equity round in 2019); Google Cloud Partner; recognized as a Strong Performer in The Forrester Wave for Modern Application Development Services; recognized in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Custom Software Development Services.
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew 15.9% year-over-year to over 8,000 employees across 25+ countries; serves 100+ large enterprises and fast-growth clients; IPO in 2021; recognized as a Glassdoor Best Places to Work.

## Competitive Advantages
- **30-Year Track Record**: Proven history of helping clients navigate technological change since 1995.
- **AI-Native Focus**: Deep specialization in generative AI and AI deployment, not just general IT services.
- **Proprietary IP**: CI&T FLOW and Lean AI methodology create a differentiated, repeatable delivery model.
- **Global Scale with AI Builders**: 8,000+ "AI Builders" across 11 countries, offering both scale and nearshore/offshore cost advantages.
- **Analyst Recognition**: Consistently featured in Gartner Magic Quadrant and Forrester Wave reports.
- **Diverse Client Base**: Serves over 100 enterprise clients across multiple sectors, reducing dependency on any single industry.

## Strategic Focus
- **AI-First Transformation**: The company is fully pivoting to an AI-native model, positioning itself as the partner for enterprises moving from AI ambition to measurable impact.
- **IP Monetization**: Scaling CI&T FLOW as a commercial product/service beyond internal use.
- **Global Expansion**: Growing presence beyond Brazil (its largest talent base) into North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
- **Talent Growth**: Continuing to hire aggressively, especially in AI, data, and engineering roles.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Inclusion**: Certified by the Great Place to Work Institute, featured on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list. Emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion with affinity groups and UN-recognized employment practices for people with disabilities.
- **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: Most roles are remote (home office) within Brazil or other countries of operation. Some positions, especially senior or collaborative roles, are hybrid (e.g., 3x/week in Campinas, Brazil).
- **Career Development**: Structured career process called "Journey" with a platform connecting feedback, results, and opportunities. Continuous support from leaders with personalized development plans.
- **Global Exposure**: Work across 25+ countries and 11 operating nations with a diverse, multicultural team of over 8,000 people.
- **Perks & Benefits**: Tailored benefits for personal and professional wellbeing, though specifics vary by location.
- **Size & Stability**: Publicly traded company with 30 years of history, combining startup-like innovation with corporate stability.
- **Engineering Culture**: Heavy emphasis on technical roles (53% of workforce is technical), with active hiring in AI, data, full-stack, and architecture positions.

## Sources
1. [ciandt.com - About Us](https://ciandt.com/sg/en/about-us)
2. [ciandt.com - Careers](https://ciandt.com/us/en-us/careers)
3. [investors.ciandt.com - IR Overview](https://investors.ciandt.com/)
4. [linkedin.com - CI&T Company Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ciandt)
5. [jobs.lever.co - CI&T Open Positions](https://jobs.lever.co/ciandt)

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