Lead Data Engineer

NextStep Recruiting has partnered with an innovative, data-driven organization to find a Senior Data Engineer to join their growing team! This role will play a pivotal part in designing, building, and scaling the data infrastructure that powers business operations and strategic insights. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, hands-on data engineering experience, and a passion for building reliable, scalable systems that deliver real business value.

Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in data architecture, data pipeline development, or related fields.
• Expert-level proficiency in Python and SQL.
• Experience designing, building, and maintaining secure, scalable data pipelines in Azure (Data Factory, Data Lake, Databricks, Event Hubs).
• Proven background in data warehousing, dimensional modeling, and database design.
• Strong understanding of ETL/ELT processes, API-based integrations, and BI optimization (Power BI).
• Hands-on experience with DevOps tools such as Git and CI/CD for data workflow deployment.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and team leadership skills.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities in complex data environments.

Preferred:

• Microsoft DP-203 certification.
• 3+ years managing or mentoring data engineering teams.
• Experience with data migrations and transformations across enterprise systems.
• Background in Agile/DevOps environments with CI/CD practices.
• Familiarity with data governance and quality tools such as Azure Purview.
• Strong understanding of data lineage, metadata management, and anomaly detection frameworks.

If you or someone you know has a passion for building scalable data solutions and leading teams to success in a collaborative environment, please apply today!

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