Data Engineering Tech Lead (Kafka, AWS)

Technical Leadership & Team Guidance

Lead and mentor a team of data and backend engineers

Break down architecture into clear, implementable tasks and designs

Review code, ensure quality, and drive engineering best practices

Act as the go-to technical escalation point for the team

Delivery & Engineering

Guide the development of:

Kafka / MSK-based streaming pipelines

AWS Glue ETL jobs (Python/PySpark)

Containerised microservices (ECS, Spring Boot / Python)

Ensure delivery of scalable, resilient, and high-performing systems

Drive CI/CD, testing, and observability (logs/metrics) standards

ODS Platform Implementation

Implement end-to-end ODS data flows.

Apply event-driven and API-based integration patterns

Ensure alignment to canonical data models and schemas

Enforce config-driven / metadata-driven approaches (e.g. YAML mapping)

Promote reusable patterns for ingestion, transformation, and publishing

Contribute to establishing the “golden path” for domain onboarding

What we’re looking for?

Strong experience in data engineering and platform delivery (5+ years)

Proven expertise in:

Kafka / event-driven architectures (MSK preferred)

AWS data stack (Glue, S3, ECS, Postgres/Aurora)

Java (Spring Boot) and/or Python

Experience building scalable data pipelines and microservices

Solid understanding of:

Operational Data Stores (ODS)

Data modelling and transformation patterns

Integration patterns (API, event streaming, CDC)

Hands-on experience leading developers and driving delivery

Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team of data and backend engineers

Strategic mindset with strong problem-solving, communication and planning skills, alongside experience working in complex, large-scale transformation programmes.

In Aviva Services Excellence Centre, we provide

Contract of employment

Performance Bonus

Private medical care (ENEL-MED)

Cafeteria system of benefits (e.g. MultiSport card)

Additional parent privileges:

• baby leave – 6 weeks leave for second parent
• shortened working time after parental leave

Employer-funded group insurance

Employee Shares Plan

Extra day off for birthday

Paid time off to volunteer

Additional leave acquired over the years in the company (even 5 days more in a year)

Wellbeing Leave - additional two weeks paid leave after 10 years of service

Psychological support consultations

Access to the e-learning platforms

Internal employee referral program

Hybrid working model from Poland with a few days in Warsaw office per month

Attractive office location in Warsaw - Gdański Business Center

Additional entitlements for people with disabilities - Work Without Barriers

Work environment that promotes diversity - Diversity Charter

Do you see yourself in Aviva Services Excellence Centre? Be sure to apply!Aviva is for everyone!We’ve been ranked the #1 Best Workplace in Poland and #5 for Women by Great Place to Work®! Join a place where you’re empowered to grow, thrive, and shine bright!

As a signatory to the Diversity Charter, Aviva applies a policy of equal treatment and creates a work environment that is friendly to people with disabilities. We do not require from candidates the date of birth, marital status and attached photos to your CV. We encourage all individuals regardless of gender to apply.

Most of our people are smart working – spending also time in our office - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

We’re inclusive - we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Excited but not sure you tick every box? Research tells us that women, particularly, feel this way. So, regardless of gender, why not apply and try!

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