--- title: 'Tech Lead Veeva Vault Developer at Appnovation Technologies' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/tech-lead-veeva-vault-developer-appnovation-technologies-san-jose-2wg9av5qpvb7' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-10' --- # Tech Lead Veeva Vault Developer at Appnovation Technologies - **Company:** Appnovation Technologies - **Location:** San José, Costa Rica - **Posted:** 2026-07-28 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/appnovation/jobs/8646987002 ## Job description ## About us Appnovation is a global, full-service digital partner that combines Strategy, Experience & Design, Engineering and Managed Services. We build digital solutions that deliver real impact today and serve as foundations for future growth.  Bold ambition. Practical action. Endless possibilities. ## About the Role Join forces with Appnovation to deliver high-impact results for one of our key strategic partners - a global leader in their field. This engagement offers a unique vantage point into a world-class organization with exceptional opportunities for professional growth and long-term career advancement As a Senior Data Engineer, you will manage the "discovery-to-scale" pipeline, identifying recurring patterns in the field and handing off validated solutions to Platform Engineers for enterprise generalization. In this forward-deployed role, you will bridge the gap between building technical products and solving real-world business problems through rapid solution delivery and deep domain immersion. Your primary objective is to design and build data integration, storage systems, and infrastructure that enable analytics and AI capabilities. This role requires high-level autonomy, where you will define your own direction within strategic goals, influence multiple teams, and navigate high complexity and ambiguity to deliver tangible business results. ## What we are looking for - Experience & Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering with 8–12 years of relevant experience leading and delivering complex data engineering projects with multi-team or business impact. - Enterprise Data Integration & Architecture: Proven expertise in designing, building, and maintaining robust, scalable data pipelines (ETL/ELT). Must demonstrate the ability to navigate complex enterprise data landscapes, effectively handle undocumented schemas, and implement resilient integration solutions for high-volume data. - Cloud-Native Data Ecosystems: Deep expertise in deploying and managing data infrastructure on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Proficient in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation) and establishing end-to-end CI/CD pipelines for data solutions. - Advanced Data Modeling: Strong skills in conceptual, logical, and physical data modeling, with the ability to balance data normalization, query performance, and safely manage complex schema migrations in production. - AI/MLOps Readiness: Mastery of incorporating AI tools to optimize data engineering workflows and the ability to design data validation and evaluation frameworks that support the deployment and governance of AI/ML models. - Full-Stack Solution Delivery: Capability to rapidly prototype and build complete, end-to-end data applications across diverse technology stacks, prioritizing solution speed and business value while effectively managing technical debt. - System Reliability & Resilience (SRE): Direct experience defining and monitoring service level objectives (SLOs/SLIs). A track record of designing highly resilient data systems that ensure graceful degradation and driving post-incident improvements. - Architectural Leadership: Ability to make sound architectural trade-offs, design scalable system components, and produce high-quality, well-tested code that adheres to enterprise standards. ## Who you are - Polymath Oriented: You bridge gaps between engineering, design, business, and science, rapidly immersing yourself in new domains to speak the language of the business. - Curious Explorer: You seek out ambiguity rather than avoiding it, driving team curiosity through challenging questions and creating an environment that encourages experimentation. - Outcome Owner: You drive an accountability culture focused on business impact rather than just deliverables, owning relationships and making trade-offs between custom solutions and generalizable work. - Systems Thinker: You map complex system interactions across technical and business domains, anticipating cascading effects and understanding how technology changes impact operations. - Precise Communicator: You translate seamlessly between technical and business language, ensuring requirements are clear enough to enable AI generation and facilitate productive discussions with stakeholders. - Problem Discoverer: You embed with users to discover latent needs, turning ambiguity into clear problem statements rather than waiting for defined tasks. What Appnovation Offers - Challenging and rewarding work with real impact - Direct Access to Cutting-Edge AI Platforms - Diverse and Inclusive Culture - Growth opportunities for personal and professional development - A collaborative and innovative work environment where your ideas are valued - Exposure to exciting projects and high-profile clients - Supportive work environment with access to company leaders - Hybrid working model Thank you for your interest in a career with Appnovation Technologies! Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. At Appnovation, we recognize that diverse teams are the strongest teams. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is not only something that we embrace - we celebrate it! We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds, lived experiences and industries to apply. Come join us at Appnovation, and learn more about how we stay true to our company values as we build better lives through better digital. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process. ## About Appnovation Technologies ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: A global full-service digital partner that combines Strategy, AI, Experience & Design, Engineering and Managed Services to build AI-powered digital solutions for high-compliance industries. - **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped – no external funding rounds disclosed) - **Headquarters**: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada - **Founded**: 2007 - **Founders**: Arnold Leung ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Digital services, technology consulting, full-service digital agency, managed services. - **Target customers**: B2B, Enterprise, mid-market, high-compliance industries (e.g., government, healthcare, financial services). - **Mission or purpose statement**: “Inspiring Possibility” – the company aspires to become a world leader in advancing businesses through digital means, with a focus on being customer-first, experience-led, and innovation-driven. ## Products & Services - **[Strategy & Consulting]**: Digital strategy, customer experience consulting, business transformation. - **[AI & Data]**: AI-powered solutions, data and analytics, machine learning integrations. - **[Experience & Design]**: UX/UI design, human-centered design, creative services. - **[Engineering]**: Custom software development, platform engineering, full-stack development. - **[Managed Services]**: Ongoing support, maintenance, and managed hosting; AI-powered managed services that transcend traditional maintenance. - **[Nearshore Delivery]**: High-compliance, agile nearshore teams based in regions like Latin America and Asia-Pacific for cost-efficient scaling. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed - **Key Metric**: 400+ employees across 16 global offices - **Notable Investors/Partners**: MACH Alliance member, Google Public Sector Partner (with Data and Analytics expertise badge), multiple award wins (MUSE Creative Awards, Webby Awards, Communicator Awards, Horizon Interactive Awards). - **Growth Signals**: Opened new office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2023), expanded into São Paulo, Brazil (2021), acquired Wunderkraut Benelux (2016), and added new leadership appointments to global and regional teams (2022, 2025). ## Competitive Advantages - **Global presence with nearshore capabilities**: 16 offices worldwide and nearshore delivery options that provide regional proximity, speed, and cost-efficiency for high-compliance projects. - **Full-stack, end-to-end partnership**: Strategy, design, engineering, and managed services under one roof – reducing the need for multiple vendors. - **Deep expertise in high-compliance industries**: Focus on regulated sectors where security, compliance, and reliability are critical. - **MACH Alliance membership**: Certifies a modern, composable, and API-first approach to digital architecture. - **Award-winning culture**: Recognized as a Great Place to Work in multiple regions, with strong employee satisfaction and retention. ## Strategic Focus - **AI-first delivery**: Embedding AI across strategy, design, and delivery to unlock faster, smarter, and more human digital experiences. - **Expanding nearshore footprint**: Scaling nearshore teams to serve North American and European clients with cost-effective, compliant solutions. - **Growth in public sector**: Leveraging Google Public Sector partner status to win government and public-sector contracts. - **Continuous talent development**: Investing in upskilling employees through Appno-Academy and learning initiatives. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Employee-centric, inclusive, and innovative. The company states “our people are our top priority” and fosters a healthy, empowering environment. Nationalities represented span many countries, bringing diverse perspectives. - **Work model**: Hybrid/remote-flexible. Many roles are listed as remote, while some offices require in‑office presence. Typical time on-site is described as “None” on Built In, indicating strong remote flexibility. - **Notable perks**: - **Wellness Allowance** – financial support for physical and mental health. - **Me Days** – extra paid time off dedicated to well-being. - **Maternity, Parental & Menopause Support** – comprehensive resources and financial assistance. - **Appno-Academy** – a specialized learning hub for upskilling, plus ongoing Learning & Development initiatives. - **Global collaboration** – work on international projects with leading global clients, gaining exposure to diverse industries and markets. - **Engineering culture**: Focus on modern tech stacks, AI integration, and agile delivery. Positions like Sr. Manager/Director AI Software Engineer and Full Stack Developer suggest a strong emphasis on innovation and technical leadership. ## Sources 1. [appnovation.com/careers](https://www.appnovation.com/careers) 2. [appnovation.com](https://www.appnovation.com/) 3. [appnovation.com/about-us](https://www.appnovation.com/about-us) 4. [builtin.com/company/appnovation](https://builtin.com/company/appnovation) 5. 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