Senior Data Engineer

Location ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
Type Full-time
Seniority Senior
Posted Feb 19, 2026
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Chanel is seeking a Senior Data Engineer in Paris to lead data pipeline design and technical guidance. Join a dynamic team in a global luxury brand.

Overview

Chanel, a distinguished name in luxury fashion, is renowned for its timeless elegance and innovative spirit. As part of a global conglomerate, Chanel offers a dynamic and enriching work environment where creativity and excellence are at the forefront. The brand is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, valuing the unique contributions of each team member.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and evolution of data collection and transformation pipelines.
  • Establish and implement data modeling standards.
  • Ensure robust data environment segregation (Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum).
  • Contribute to defining the technical roadmap.
  • Provide technical guidance to Data Engineers, including code reviews and best practices.
  • Oversee the quality of development, versioning standards, and CI/CD processes.
  • Supervise data ingestion, transformation, and exposure pipelines within a medallion architecture.
  • Actively participate in product delivery, including industrialization, migration, and refactoring.
  • Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
  • Ensure job supervision and monitoring.
  • Contribute to DataOps, FinOps, and SecOps practices.
  • Analyze and support the resolution of major technical risks.
  • Assist developers and partners in resolving complex issues.
  • Stay updated on technological advancements and propose relevant innovations.
  • Collaborate with corporate, divisional, regional, and market teams to ensure solution coherence and adoption.
  • Define necessary data per project (CRM, eCommerce, Media, PLM, ERP).
  • Simplify technical concepts for business teams and internal partners.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 6 years of experience in Data Engineering, with at least 2 years in a Technical Lead role.
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Data, or Information Systems.

Skills

Expertise in data lifecycle management, CI/CD concepts, Spark, and Python development. Proficiency in Azure/Microsoft Fabric/PowerBI and MS BI ecosystems. Strong software development knowledge. Technical leadership and team unification skills. Technological curiosity and strong business acumen. Solution-oriented mindset and continuous improvement culture. Excellent communication skills and ability to simplify complex concepts. Comfortable in an international and agile environment.

Experience

Minimum of 6 years in Data Engineering, including 2 years in a Technical Lead position.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Data, or Information Systems.

Benefits

Chanel offers a diverse and inclusive work environment, valuing each individual's unique contributions. The company is committed to fair treatment of all candidates and provides a comprehensive onboarding process.

Culture

Chanel values diversity in all its forms and is dedicated to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace. The company fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, encouraging employees to bring their unique perspectives to the table.