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Data Lead (f/m/d)

Plancraft
Full-time
Remote friendly (Hamburg, 04)
Worldwide

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Plancraft is hiring a Data Lead (f/m/d) in Hamburg to own the data vision and execution, building a trusted single source of truth and analytics across Product, Marketing and Finance and Operations. You’ll lead a small Data Engineering team (≈3 FTE), shape data architecture with DBT, BigQuery and GCP, and partner with Engineering and business stakeholders to translate questions into scalable data solutions. Must-haves include senior hands-on data and engineering experience, end-to-end data systems, and strong stakeholder communication with an ownership mindset. Nice-to-haves include DataOps, Terragrunt, Firestore and German proficiency. In your application, share concrete examples of improving data quality, pipeline stability and business impact, plus a clear roadmap and approach to AI enablement in an international English-speaking environment.

Building the backbone of European trades together – with AI-first software.
We’re not just building software – we’re on a mission to create space for contractors & tradespeople by equipping them with AI solutions that work the way they do: fast, practical, and AI-first. With Tier 1 Investors from Europe and the US, like Headline and Creandum as well as 20,000+ tradespeople as customer base, we’re scaling across Europe to turn scattered tradespeople into thriving communities. We believe in zero admin, not zero personality – and we build every feature with the people in mind who wear the boots, not the suits. We’re #stoked to shape the future, #together as a team, and #humble in our mission to support the builders of tomorrow.As a Data Lead, you own the vision, direction, and execution of data at plancraft - #together with your squad. You lead the data domain by setting clear standards, building a trusted single source of truth, and empowering teams across the company to self-serve and make confident, fast decisions. Through a combination of people leadership, hands-on technical contribution, and close partnership with Engineering and business stakeholders, you turn data into a strategic lever that shapes product development, operational excellence, and company-wide priorities.

Your Responsibilities
  • Lead and develop a strong Data Engineering team (±3 FTE), combining thoughtful people leadership with clear technical direction.
  • Own the data vision, strategy, and roadmap at plancraft, aligning it closely with Engineering leadership and company priorities.
  • Build and evolve a company-wide single source of truth, ensuring data is reliable, well-modeled, and trusted across all teams.
  • Enable true self-service analytics across Product, Marketing, Finance, and Operations by setting standards, tooling, and clear ownership.
  • Lead data architecture and tooling decisions, balancing long-term scalability with short-term business needs in alignment with VP Engineering.
  • Partner closely with stakeholders to prioritize data initiatives, manage expectations, and translate business questions into scalable data solutions.
  • Continuously improve data quality, pipeline stability, and observability, reducing friction and increasing confidence in data-driven decisions.
  • Step in hands-on where it matters most, unblocking the team, solving complex problems, and setting a high bar for technical excellence.


Our data stack includes:
  • DBT for data transformation and modeling
  • BigQuery as our primary data warehouse
  • GCP as our cloud platform
  • Python for data-related tooling and use cases
  • GoodData for business intelligence and self-service analytics
Must-haves
  • Senior-level data expertise, with several years of hands-on experience building and operating production-grade data systems in complex environments.
  • Strong Data Engineering background, including modern data warehouses, data modeling, and transformation workflows (e.g. DBT or similar).
  • Experience owning data systems end to end, from ingestion and modeling to business-facing insights and analytics use cases.
  • Proven ability to lead and develop people while remaining technically credible and hands-on when needed.
  • Ability to guide and influence technical and non-technical stakeholders through clear framing, trade-offs, and decision-oriented communication.
  • Solid understanding of data quality, pipeline stability, and maintainability, with a pragmatic approach to improving them over time.
  • Practical experience with cloud-based data stacks, such as BigQuery or comparable warehouses, data pipeline tools (e.g. Fivetran / Airbyte), and platforms like GCP, AWS, or Azure.
  • Strong sense of ownership and accountability, with the ability to make decisions and stand behind them.


Nice-to-haves
  • Experience with GCP infrastructure, e.g. using tools like Terragrunt
  • Exposure to DataOps practices, such as CI/CD workflows with GitHub Actions
  • Hands-on experience with Firestore or other operational data stores
  • Deeper experience building and operating Fivetran-based data pipelines
  • Familiarity with TypeScript in data-adjacent or platform contexts
  • Experience working with data from Product, Marketing, Sales, and Finance systems (e.g. HubSpot, Intercom, Personio, Mixpanel, Google Analytics, Survicate)
  • Professional working proficiency in German
  • Team Spirit: We’re driven by passion, commitment, and a shared mission. Team spirit matters to us — and we make it visible: with three major team events per year, two casual monthly formats at our Hamburg HQ, and a strong recognition culture where we regularly celebrate both the big and small wins together.
  • Ownership: You’re encouraged to take ownership from day one. In a flat hierarchy and high-trust environment, you’re empowered to make meaningful decisions and drive real impact.
  • Learning & Growth: We invest in your personal and professional development through a strong feedback culture, a personal learning budget, and targeted enablement formats. Our goal is to help you unlock your full potential.
  • AI Enablement: Our internal tools and workflows are AI-enabled by design. We support every team and individual in applying AI at the next level in their daily work, including getting your own ChatGPT+ license, of course.
  • Tech & Tooling: You’ll receive a MacBook, premium over-ear headphones, and everything else you need — from hardware to tools — to be effective in your daily doing.
  • Flexibility: Whether remote, hybrid, or on-site — you work where you’re at your best. Our Hamburg office at Rödingsmarkt (with a rooftop terrace) is always open, and you decide each week how often you come in. Some roles even allow for fully remote setups. And if you need a change of scenery, working abroad is always an option.
  • Recharge: To ensure the needed rest, we offer 30 vacation days per year (based on a 5-day week) and Dec 24th off. We also subsidize your Urban Sports Club membership and organize internal sport meetups.
  • Mobility: You can lease a "JobRad" (Bike) and get a subsidized "Deutschlandticket" or "BahnCard" for public transport to be supported in your commute.
  • International Environment: We’re becoming more international every month, with team members already in Italy, France, the Netherlands, and Austria — which is why English is our internal company language.