Lead Data Engineer

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8th LightTechnology Consultancy
We are a distributed team across the United States, Canada, and the United KingdomFull-TimeLead
Salary126,279 - 184,068 USD per year
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Job Details

Experience
6 or more years
Required Skills
AWSPythonSQLETLGCPSnowflakeAzureData modelingDatabricks

Requirements

  • 6+ years of data engineering experience.
  • Hands-on experience with at least one cloud data platform (Snowflake, Databricks, Azure Data Factory, AWS Redshift, or Google BigQuery).
  • Strong proficiency in writing and tuning production SQL for optimization and debugging.
  • Experience using Python, Scala, or Java for data workflow automation.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply ETL/ELT principles, data warehousing, and data modeling.
  • Experience delivering projects on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Skilled in collaborative software development using Git and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Clear communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • A track record of mentoring teammates and providing constructive feedback.

Responsibilities

  • Design and build data pipelines and schemas that grow with data volume and complexity.
  • Lead data architecture and modeling discussions, documenting tradeoffs and decisions.
  • Contribute to client projects by making immediate technical contributions and building trust.
  • Work pragmatically to deliver high-quality, maintainable software within project deadlines.
  • Mentor team members and contribute to the company culture through workshops and hiring support.
  • Communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders regarding data strategies.
  • Maintain relationships with client technical leaders and mitigate project blockers.
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