Data Team Lead

ABOUT ADACTION
Since AdAction's founding in 2013, we've been a leader in performance based mobile app marketing. We work with well-known brands and app developers, focusing on providing premium users at scale to clients worldwide. Our team continually strives to provide the best service and solutions to our clients through collaborative partnerships, innovative ideas and strategic decision making.
Our fast-paced and collaborative environment inspires us to create, think, and challenge each other in ways that make our products and teams better. AdAction is looking for employees who thrive in an autonomous work environment, seek out ways to meaningfully contribute to our shared success and embrace growth both personally and professionally.
We are a remote first company with talent centers in Denver, Austin and Chicago. Come join a diverse community of highly motivated and growth-oriented individuals, looking to make an impact in the AdTech space.
Our employees also enjoy perks and benefits like:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Up to 6% 401k match with no vestment period
• Generous PTO + company holidays
• 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Flexible and remote first work culture
• Monthly team outings and happy hours
• Weekly UberEats credit
• Home office stipend
• Annual learning and development stipend
• Annual wellness stipend

POSITION SUMMARY
We are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Data Team Lead to join our Scrum Data Team. This role is responsible for leading and managing a team composed of both Data Engineers and Business Intelligence professionals, who work collaboratively within a Scrum framework. As a Data Team Lead, you will play a crucial role in shaping our data architecture, standardizing processes, and driving the adoption of modern data technologies.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide managerial oversight and guidance to a team of engineers and BI professionals.
• Lead the decision-making process regarding the selection and implementation of data visualization tools, ensuring the democratization of data and making it accessible to all stakeholders.
• Oversee the movement of data, emphasizing the "how" rather than the "what" of making data available to the organization.
• Drive the integration of business perspectives into data engineering, enabling a wider view of the organization's needs and goals.
• Collaborate with a team of professionals, providing effective leadership and demonstrating thought leadership capabilities.
• Actively research and evaluate new data technologies and connectors, proposing solutions that enhance our data architecture and help fill existing knowledge gaps.
• Work towards standardizing processes and best practices, unifying data management and BI teams, and driving the consolidation of data warehouses.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement a modern data environment that enables efficient and secure data operations.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent leadership and managerial skills, capable of guiding and motivating a diverse team of professionals.
• Proficiency in Python, AWS Lambda, Terraform, visualization platforms (Tableau, Looker), and SQL-based technologies (DBT, stored procedures).
• Familiarity with data warehousing technologies such as Redshift, Snowflake, or SSAS.
• Strong technical background in data engineering and a solid understanding of data management best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to bridge the gap between technical and business perspectives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and stakeholders.
• Passion for driving innovation, standardization, and process improvement within a data-driven organization.

Annual Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000 *
*Compensation will be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the applicant.