Lead Data Engineer

Job Description

The Lead Data Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable data infrastructure and pipelines that support analytics, reporting, and machine learning initiatives. This role provides technical leadership to the data engineering team and collaborates with stakeholders to deliver reliable and high-quality data solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and oversee scalable data architectures and data pipelines

Ensure data quality, governance, and security best practices

Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and product teams

Mentor and guide junior data engineers

Evaluate and implement new data technologies and tools

Requirements:

Proven experience as a Data Engineer with leadership experience

Strong programming skills (Python, Java, or Scala)

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Strong knowledge of SQL and database design

Excellent problem-solving and communication skills