Lead Data Engineer

Skill: Data Engineering

1. Can you explain a complex data engineering project you've worked on?
2. How do you ensure data quality in your engineering processes?
3. Can you describe a time you had to handle large data sets? What challenges did you face and how did you overcome them?
4. What is your process for data validation and testing?
5. Can you discuss a time when you had to use your data engineering skills to solve a business problem?

Skill: Leadership and Team Management

1. Can you describe your leadership style?
2. How do you handle conflicts within your team?
3. Can you provide an example of a project where you led a team to success?
4. How do you handle feedback from your team?
5. Can you discuss a time when you had to manage a team under tight deadlines?

Skill: Microsoft Stack (PowerBi, Azure Cloud, SQL)

1. Can you discuss a project where you used Azure Cloud for data engineering?
2. What is your experience with SQL? Can you provide an example of a complex query you've written?
3. How do you ensure data security when using Azure Cloud?
4. Can you describe a project where you used PowerBi for business intelligence?
5. Can you describe a project where you used the Microsoft stack for end-to-end data engineering?

Skill: Strategic Planning and Roadmap Development

1. Can you describe your experience with strategic planning?
2. What is your approach to developing a roadmap for a project?
3. How do you align your strategic plans with business objectives?
4. How do you handle risk management in your strategic planning?
5. Can you discuss a time when your strategic planning contributed to business growth or transformation?

Skill: Business Understanding and Client Needs Assessment

1. Can you describe your experience with understanding business needs?
2. What is your approach to assessing client needs?
3. Can you discuss a time when you had to handle a difficult client situation?
4. Can you describe a project where you had to translate business needs into technical requirements?
5. Can you describe a time when your understanding of client needs led to a successful project outcome?

Additional Notes

1. It's important to assess the candidate's communication skills, as the role involves close collaboration with the CTO and CEO, as well as clients.
2. The candidate's ability to handle pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously should be evaluated, as the role involves leading a team and managing a new business unit.
3. The candidate's adaptability and learning agility should be assessed, as the role requires staying updated with the latest data engineering technologies and trends.
4. The candidate's problem-solving skills and strategic thinking should be evaluated, as the role involves strategic planning and roadmap development.
5. The candidate's customer orientation and business acumen should be assessed, as the role requires understanding client needs and business contexts.