Lead Data Engineer
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Significant value due to competitive salary, leadership opportunities, and impactful technological contributions.
- Competitive salary in the data engineering field
- Leadership role with mentorship opportunities
- Impactful work in driving company success and innovation
Pros
- Robust salary for data engineering roles
- Leadership opportunities with mentoring
- Direct impact on company growth and innovation
Cons
- High expectations for performance and innovation
- Potential pressure in agility and rapid scaling
Who it's for
Senior • Location flexible, European timezone
Good fit
- Senior Data Engineers
- Leaders in data technology
- Ambitious professionals ready to design scalable systems
Not recommended for
- Junior engineers without relevant experience
- Candidates not comfortable in high-pressure scenarios
- Those who prefer strict office environments
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
About Kovalee
Founded in 2020, Kovalee is transforming the mobile industry with a bold vision: empowering app creators to make their app the #1 in their field, regardless of resources. Using proprietary technology and expertise in user acquisition, app store optimization, product enhancement, and monetization, Kovalee allows developers to focus on their craft while we drive their apps’ growth. Apps like Bend, PepTalk, and ParrotPal stand as testaments to our success, reaching the top of their categories.
Recognized as one of the fastest-growing startups of 2024 by Sifted, Kovalee is powered by a diverse, global team of 20+ professionals from 15+ nationalities, united by a shared ambition: to reshape the mobile app industry.
Join the Data Engineering team at Kovalee as our Lead Data Engineer, driving the design and scaling of our data infrastructure while leading the team. You will shape the team’s roadmap, streamline data workflows, and ensure reliable, high-quality data delivery across the organization to power smarter decision-making in User Acquisition, Product, and Creativity.
What you'll work on:
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What we value
At Kovalee, our principles guide how we work, collaborate, and grow as a team. Here’s what we stand for:
Direct and Transparent Communication: Open, honest communication builds trust, allowing us to share our progress, challenges, and when we need help, fostering a supportive environment.
Striving for Excellence: Excellence isn’t about perfection—it’s about consistently refusing to settle for mediocrity. We take pride in delivering work we are truly proud of, embodying an attitude of care and commitment in everything we do.
Ownership Mentality: At Kovalee, we take responsibility and seek solutions, not excuses. We value creativity, curiosity, and proactivity, and our integrity and drive enable us to achieve remarkable outcomes while enjoying the trust and flexibility we are given.
Being a Great Teammate: Reliability and respect are at the heart of our teamwork. We empower each other with critical thinking and a positive attitude, ensuring that we move forward together and create a culture of mutual support.
Test, Learn, Improve: Experimentation is in our DNA. We stay open to new ideas, test them rapidly, and analyze the results to learn and refine. By embracing this iterative approach, we constantly improve and push boundaries.
Individuals representing diverse profiles, encompassing various genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds, are less likely to apply for this role if they do not possess solid experience in 100% of these areas. Even if it seems you don't meet our must don't let it stop you, we are all about finding the best talent out there! Skills can be learned, and embracing diversity is invaluable.
