We are seeking a Lead Data Engineer for a 12-month contract position based in Huntersville, North Carolina. In this role, you will lead the design, architecture, and implementation of enterprise data engineering solutions across the AWS ecosystem, working alongside cross-functional teams to drive technical strategy and scalable solutions.
Responsibilities
Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of enterprise data engineering solutions across the AWS ecosystem
Collaborate with Lead Developers, Data Scientists, Architects, Product Owners, and business stakeholders to define technical strategy and scalable solutions
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Data Engineers and development teams, promoting engineering excellence and best practices
Drive key architectural decisions in partnership with Data Architects and Solution Architects to ensure scalability, security, reliability, and maintainability
Design and oversee data warehouse and data lake solutions that balance business usability, performance, and long-term sustainability
Establish engineering standards for data modeling, ETL frameworks, pipeline reliability, monitoring, and operational excellence
Lead end-to-end solution delivery, ensuring alignment with business requirements, enterprise architecture standards, and regulatory requirements
Qualifications
Demonstrated experience leading data engineering initiatives and teams
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Strong expertise with AWS data services and cloud architecture
Proficiency in data modeling, ETL/ELT frameworks, and pipeline design
Experience designing and implementing data warehouse and data lake solutions
Knowledge of enterprise architecture standards, security best practices, and regulatory compliance
Proven ability to mentor engineers and drive technical excellence
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with technical and business stakeholders