Job Purpose/Summary
The Lead Data Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing data solutions on the Azure platform. This role requires deep expertise in Azure data services, strong data engineering skills, and the ability to lead and mentor junior team members to deliver robust and scalable data solutions.
Minimum Requirements
- This is a government contract so must have US Citizenship and the ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.
- At least ten (10) years of experience managing enterprise data management infrastructure, to include managing on-premises systems and cloud migration efforts
- Proficiency in configuration and administration of enterprise level data stores, ETL/ELT methods, batch and streaming data transport, and API development
- An understanding of data technologies to include but not limited to Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Oracle, SQL Server, and Azure Database services
- Experience utilizing program and project management tools, such as TFS/Azure DevOps, GitHub, or Microsoft Project to plan, execute, and measure projects
- Demonstrated experience overseeing enterprise level data operations, ideally of similar size and scope to this contract.
- Proficient in agile development methodologies and have demonstrated experience leading a team of engineers
- Experience in developing and executing action plans to ensure security compliance and respond to findings if they occur
- Able to analyze security requirements and design/build solutions to meet them. Provide necessary security implementation documentation
- Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.