Holafly · 1 day ago
Head of Data Engineering
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expHolafly is a high-growth scale-up revolutionising how businesses and travellers connect to the internet abroad. As the Head of Data Engineering, you will define the architectural backbone and scalability of Holafly’s entire data ecosystem, enabling data-driven decision-making that directly impacts millions of travellers worldwide.
Tourism
Responsibilities
Design and evolve a world-class data architecture that scales seamlessly with our rapid global expansion
Establish engineering excellence by implementing robust CI/CD practices and version control for all data pipelines
Ensure data reliability and security across all platforms, supporting mission-critical ML models and business analytics
Drive strategic technology choices, selecting the best tools and cloud platforms to maintain our competitive edge
Cultivate high-performing squads, mentoring data engineers to deliver efficient, automated ETL/ELT solutions
Partner with cross-functional leaders to translate complex business requirements into scalable technical realities
Qualification
Required
Deep expertise in data management, including warehousing, big data technologies, and cloud infrastructure
3+ years of strong experience in managing and leading a team
5 + years of strong proficiency in Python, Java, or Scala for engineering complex data flows
Extensive experience with relational and NoSQL databases at scale
Proven technical leadership experience in a high-growth or scale-up environment
Specific expertise within the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) ecosystem
Demonstrated ability to scale engineering teams and foster a culture of technical ownership
Preferred
An advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Computer Science or Engineering would be a plus
Benefits
Remote-first culture with the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world.
Work-life balance focus to ensure you have the peace of mind to innovate.
Opportunity to shape the technical strategy of a global travel-tech leader.
Company
Holafly
Holafly helps you stay connected on your journey around the world through international SIM and eSIM cards.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.2M2019-07-01Seed· $0.11M
2018-07-13Pre Seed· $0.09M
Leadership Team
Y
Yingyan Hu
Co-founder
Pedro Maiquez
VP of Growth
Recent News
2025-12-24
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