Job Description: Application Developer / Data Engineering Lead
Location: Philadelphia, USA. 19103 (Local candidates preferred, onsite 100% from day 1)
Duration: 7+ months
Primary Skill: Apache Spark
Special Conditions: Scala (P4 - Expert)
Additional Skills:
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Design & Build Enablement
- Java
Must-Have Skills:
- Apache Spark - 3+ years
- Scala - 2+ years
- SQL - 5+ years
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- AWS
- Python
- Databricks
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Education: Engineering degree
- Experience: 8+ years in data analytics
- Industry Experience: Required for this lead role responsible for deliveries for two data teams
Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Communicate effectively with Product Owners and Business Owners to understand and gather requirements.
- Lead and mentor a team of data engineers, providing technical guidance and support.
- Implement and enforce best practices for data governance, data quality, and data security.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data scientists, analysts, and software engineers to drive data initiatives.
- Manage multiple data engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery and maintaining high-quality outcomes.
- Create and present reports on data metrics, project statuses, and team performance to stakeholders.
Additional Information:
- This role demands a hands-on leader with expertise in Apache Spark, Scala, and SQL.
- Candidates with additional skills in AWS, Python, and Databricks are highly preferred.
- The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data analytics and experience leading data engineering teams.
- The position requires a strategic thinker who can manage projects and drive innovation within the data engineering space.