Team Lead, Data Development Pool (SOUNDS Project) | Teamleiter:in Datenentwicklungspool SOUNDS (m/w/d)

Job Summary

This critical role involves leading the Data Development Pool within the interdisciplinary Societal Observatory Using Novel Data Sources (SOUNDS) project at Saarland University. The Team Lead is responsible for the strategic setup, ongoing development, and operational management of a central Data Engineering team, consisting of at least three specialized engineers. Key responsibilities include planning and prioritizing tasks, representing the team in interdisciplinary meetings, and ensuring compliance with ethical and legal data protection standards. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with scientists from various disciplines to understand requirements and implement technical solutions, focusing strategically on designing and analyzing holistic data architectures, pipelines, and interfaces. This position requires strong technical expertise in Data Engineering and modern data architectures (e.g., Data Lakes, Streaming Technologies) combined with proven leadership experience to establish efficient data structures for cutting-edge societal research.