Technical Lead - Data Mesh

Department: Data Insights & Artificial Intelligence, Digital & Technology Platform Services

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Technical Lead with significant technical skills in Azure, software engineering and strong business acumen to join our team in Coca-Cola Hellenic Digital & Technology Platform Services (DTPS) and be part of the Data Management Platforms team. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the strategy, design and development of our Data Mesh Platform, enabling data-driven insights, predictive capabilities, and smarter decision-making for end users across all our countries.

The role involves significant collaboration with business, IT teams and Product Management with the opportunity to build the platform which will enable integration and transformation of data from various systems into structures that power analytical solutions, AI/ML models, and data products.

YOUR NEW KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and mentor a team of platform engineers in delivering high-quality solutions using Python, Object Oriented Programming and Spark
• Design and delivery of software solutions using Azure data services and frameworks, such as Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Lake Storage, Microsoft Fabric and more
• Work with stakeholders and Product Managers to understand required platform capabilities
• Support End to end Platform roadmap planning and delivery together with Product Managers
• Own platform lifecycle management, including upgrades, operational stability, reliability, and continuous improvements.
• Drive solution design, testing, troubleshooting, deployment, and operational excellence across Azure environments.
• Provide technical leadership, coaching, and knowledge sharing across engineering teams and platform users.
• Stay updated with the latest Azure data technologies and best practices
• Ensure that the platform is scalable, reliable, secure, and compliant with the organization standards and policies
• Collaborate closely with data scientists, BI analysts, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions - including data products that feed AI/ML models built on Databricks.
• Contribute to Agile/SAFe delivery processes, including technical planning, prioritization, sprint execution, and cross-team coordination.

ARE THESE YOUR SECRET INGREDIENTS?

• 5 years of experience in leading and managing engineering teams
• Practical experience in object-oriented programming, design patterns, software architecture
• Knowledge about algorithms and data structures, with focus on solving complex problems
• Ability to write well designed and testable code
• Proficiency in Python and Spark
• Expert knowledge of Azure data services and frameworks, such as Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Lake Storage
• Familiarity with data warehousing and business intelligence concepts and methodologies
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
• Strong ability to work independently, manage your own priorities, and deliver under ambiguity.
• Excellent communication skills - able to translate technical concepts for business stakeholders and vice versa.
• Good proficiency in English as a day-to-day business language.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Have)

• Practical experience with C/C++/Java/C# is a plus
• Experience with real-time or near-real-time streaming pipelines (Azure Event Hubs, Apache Kafka, Spark Streaming).
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD for data pipelines using Azure DevOps, Git, and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform).
• Familiarity with DevSecOps principles and experience working within the SAFe Agile framework.
• Knowledge of SAP BW (extractors, transformations, queries, data export) and experience supporting BW migrations.
• Knowledge about SAP BDC platform
• Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, and Hive, and large data volume management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset - you enjoy finding root causes, not just symptoms.
• Experience with Power BI and DAX for building analytical models and connecting to enterprise data.
• Azure Data Engineer certification is a plus

ABOUT YOUR NEW TEAM:

We are Coca-Cola Hellenic, a growth-focused consumer goods business and strategic bottling partner of the Coca-Cola Company. We bottle, distribute and sell an unrivalled range of products in 29 markets in Europe, Africa and Eurasia. As we do, we create value for all stakeholders, support socio-economic growth and build a more positive environmental impact.

We bring together more than 30,000 people from over 70 nationalities, coming from five continents. The diversity of our markets, from mature to emerging economies, provides a wide range of attractive opportunities for growth.

We nurture our talents. We give opportunities to people across all functions and levels, as well as different geographies, backgrounds and education. We are willing to take a risk on the people we believe in, even if they don’t have the perfect experience. We have faith in what every person can be.

AT COCA-COLA HBC, DIVERSITY HELPS US THRIVE

At Coca-Cola HBC, we are an inclusive employer that thrives on diversity. This means our environment provides equal opportunities for all, regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Join us in nurturing a culture where everyone belongs and contributes to our collective success.