Lead Data Engineer PLM (d/w/m)

Salary: 70.000 - 100.000 € per year

Requirements:

Demonstrated experience as a Lead Developer, Data Architect, or Technical Product Owner in a complex data environment; PLM data model experience is highly preferred.

Deep understanding of data modeling, data flow architecture, and building automated pipelines.

Strong experience working within an IT Scrum framework.

Communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business specifications and vice versa.

A continuous learner who can quickly adapt to evolving architectures, tools, and emerging technologies.

Fluent in English; German is a plus.

Responsibilities:

Lead the transition and architectural evolution of PLM data products from Relational Databases to Skywise (Palantir), ensuring strict data compliance and system refinement.

Build, manage, and scale robust data products using Palantir Foundry, Collate, and streaming technologies like Kafka.

Maintain and optimize automated Python scripts within SCM repositories executed via Jenkins for automated report generation.

Act as a focal point for business stakeholders to gather requirements, detail technical specifications, and evaluate feasibility.

Serve as the Technical Focal Point for developers, providing critical guidance on PLM database schemas, datamesh architecture, and data modeling decisions.

Coordinate with external development partners, ensure adherence to architectural standards, and secure timely delivery.

Technologies:

Architect

Flow

Support

Jenkins

Kafka

Mobile

Palantir Foundry

Product Owner

Python

More:

We are Airbus Aerostructures GmbH, and we stand for highly efficient and sustainable aircraft production. With around 10,000 employees, we combine technology and innovation leadership to pioneer efficient and sustainable aircraft production and help make zero-emission flight a reality. You will join our diverse, multi-national team in Hamburg at the largest production site for civil aircraft, with the option to commute by ferry and enjoy the citys vibrant cosmopolitan culture and nautical heritage. We offer attractive remuneration and additional benefits, including company pension schemes, mobility offers such as bike leasing, and corporate discounts; 30 days of annual leave, flexible working hours, mobile working, part-time options, job sharing, and sabbaticals; excellent professional development opportunities and international career perspectives; on-site health and wellbeing support, canteen and cafeteria, and childcare at selected locations. We work in a diverse environment with more than 140 nationalities and support flexible working arrangements wherever possible.

last updated 37 week of 2026