Business Area:
Engineering
Seniority Level:
Mid-Senior level
Job Description:
At Cloudera, we empower people to transform complex data into clear and actionable insights. With as much data under management as the hyperscalers, we're the preferred data partner for the top companies in almost every industry. Powered by the relentless innovation of the open source community, Cloudera advances digital transformation for the world’s largest enterprises.
About Octopai
Octopai is a fast-growing Data Intelligence company (Acquired by Cloudera) that empowers enterprises to understand, trust, and optimize their data. Our platform provides automated data lineage, cataloging, and discovery to accelerate analytics, improve governance, and drive business impact.
Role Overview
We are seeking a
Software Engineering Team Lead
with a strong background in
BI systems and data platforms
to lead a team of engineers building scalable, data-driven applications. This is a
hands-on leadership role
combining technical ownership, people leadership, and cross-functional collaboration.
As a Technical Lead you will:
Lead and mentor a team of software engineers (design, delivery, and quality)
Own technical direction for features related to
BI integrations, data analysis, and metadata
Drive architectural decisions and ensure best engineering practices
Partner with
Product, Support, Delivery, and DevOps
to align execution with business priorities
Plan and manage sprint execution, scope, and delivery commitments
Act as an escalation point for complex technical and customer-facing issues
Balance hands-on development with leadership responsibilities
We’re excited about you if you have:
7+ years of experience in
software engineering
, with at least 2 years in a
technical leadership role
Hands on technical person with technical project leadership duties such as; Define priorities, create new flows, lead feature development projects while remaining a hands on
Strong backend engineering background (Java / .Net / Python / Scala)
Proven experience working with
BI tools and data ecosystems
Deep understanding of
data pipelines, SQL, and enterprise data architectures
Experience designing scalable, production-grade systems
Strong communication skills and ability to work across teams
You may also have:
Experience leading teams in
SaaS or enterprise products
Background in
metadata management, lineage, or analytics platforms
Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and CI/CD practices
Experience working with customers or supporting production systems
What you can expect from us:
Generous PTO Policy
Support work life balance with
Unplugged Days
Flexible WFH Policy
Mental & Physical Wellness programs
Phone and Internet Reimbursement program
Access to Continued Career Development
Comprehensive Benefits and Competitive Packages
Paid Volunteer Time
Employee Resource Groups
EEO/VEVRAA
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