Job Specifications
Join a fast-growing AI scale-up building intelligent automation products
Join an innovative and rapidly growing AI company as their Data Lead, and play a foundational role in building a modern, scalable, and reliable data infrastructure serving both internal teams and international clients.
Already adopted by leading European companies, the platform leverages AI agents to transform complex operational workflows at scale.
This is not just a data role.
It is an opportunity to design the entire data architecture from scratch and make data a core strategic asset of the company.
About the Role:
This is a foundational position within the organization.
As Data Lead, you will define the architecture, tools, standards, and governance across the full data lifecycle, from ingestion to client-facing dashboards.
You will operate at the intersection of:
Engineering
Product
Operations
Business
Clients
Your work will directly influence product decisions, customer visibility, and executive strategy.
What You’ll Build & Own
You will be responsible for:
Designing and deploying a modern data infrastructure (ETL / ELT, data warehouse architecture)
Implementing BI and visualization tools (Looker, Metabase, etc.)
Building internal and client-facing dashboards
Structuring data quality, governance, documentation, security, and access management
Developing real-time reporting systems for internal teams and end users
Leveraging AI tools (LLMs, agents) to enable self-service data access and automated insights
Acting as the key interface between engineering, product, ops, business stakeholders, and clients
This is a blank-page opportunity, you define the standards.
Tech Environment
Data Stack:
dbt, Snowflake, BigQuery, Looker, Metabase
Languages & Infrastructure:
Python, SQL, Airflow
Cloud: GCP / AWS
AI Layer:
Active use of LLMs to automate insights and data accessibility
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a senior data professional who wants to own the entire data function, not just maintain pipelines.
Must-have qualifications:
5+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Analytics Engineering, or Data Platform roles
Experience in SaaS, scale-up, or AI-native environments
Strong command of modern data tools (dbt, Snowflake, BigQuery, Looker, etc.)
Proven experience managing the full data lifecycle (ingestion → transformation → reporting)
Strong focus on data clarity, reliability, and documentation
Comfortable operating in cross-functional environments (Product, Growth, Customer Success, Ops)
Enthusiastic about leveraging LLMs to enhance data workflows and access
Nice-to-have:
Experience building scalable client-facing reporting systems
Work Environment
Based in Paris (hybrid model)
High-impact role with dashboards visible to clients and executive leadership
Product-first culture with strong ownership
AI-native mindset and rapid execution cycles
International client base with complex operational challenges
Why Join?
Blank-page opportunity: Build a modern data stack from the ground up with no technical debt
Real business impact: Data drives every product, customer, and strategic decision
Ownership: You define standards, architecture, and governance
AI-first environment: Work at the intersection of data infrastructure and intelligent automation
Scale-up journey: Join a high-growth tech company at a decisive stage
Recruitment Process
We keep things efficient and meaningful:
45-min vision & fit discussion with a Co-Founder
60-min 100-day strategy discussion (data vision + AI + infrastructure)
30-min conversation with the CEO (values & impact)
Cross references (x2)
Final call & offer
About the Company
BEYOND SKILLS-IT est une agence de recrutement tech basée à Paris, spécialisée dans le placement de talents en freelance et en CDI auprès de clients exigeants de tous secteurs. Nos expertises couvrent un large spectre de la tech : Web 2.0 / 3.0 / 4.0 Product & Mobile Data, IA & Machine Learning Infrastructure & Cybersécurité Blockchain & Crypto Fonctions Product / Delivery / Management QA / DevOps SAP & Cloud Nous accompagnons nos clients sur plusieurs formats : Recrutement en CDI Missions Freelance RPO / Extern...
Know more