{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"726d324a144debe0b532638c","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/726d324a144debe0b532638c","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/726d324a144debe0b532638c","title":"Lead Data Engineer","description":"+1 571-556-1002 |naresh@sapphiresoftwaresolutions.comHiring Lead Data Engineer-Only W2 || Dearborn, MIHi FolksPlease check the JD and share your updated resumeLead Data Engineer12 months contract-Only W2Dearborn, MI Hybrid 3 days a weekI have a Lead Data Engineer role , The position is a contract that gets renewed in three-month increments. This is a 12-month contract,Position OverviewGlobal Data Insights & Analytics (GDIA) organization, supporting Global Dealers and the Customer Service Division (FCSD), on a high-impact enterprise initiative focused on modernizing data and analytics capabilities. This Lead Data Engineer will provide technical leadership in designing and implementing a cloud-based data platform on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), consolidating fragmented data sources and enabling a scalable analytics ecosystem.Program Objectives & Business ContextTransition from siloed reporting to a unified analytics ecosystemConsolidate 1,200+ metrics and multiple dashboards into a centralized platformEstablish a single source of truth through GCP-enabled data architectureKey ResponsibilitiesServe as technical lead for data engineering, owning architecture and deliveryDesign and implement scalable data pipeline and models on GCPLead migration from Alteryx to GCP-based ETL and reportingDefine data engineering standards and best practicesCollaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into solutionsLead and mentor distributed data engineering teamsEnsure data quality and integrity across systemsHeavily leverage Python, SQL and GCP’s native data servicesParticipate in Agile ceremonies and sprint planningIdentify risks and lead mitigation strategiesRequired Qualifications7+ years of experience in data engineering or platform developmentExperience leading enterprise data engineering initiativesHands-on experience with GCP or other cloud platformsStrong expertise in data pipelines, modeling, and ETL/ELTExperience working with complex data environmentsExperience leading global teamsStrong communication and collaboration skillsExperience with Agile methodologiesPreferred QualificationsExperience with Alteryx or similar toolsBackground in data platform modernizationExperience in automotive or service operations dataFamiliarity with GCP services (BigQuery, Dataflow, etc.)Experience with data governance and quality frameworks","company":"Sapphire Software Solutions","rawCompany":"sapphire software solutions","city":"Dearborn","state":"MI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-13T12:11:05.662Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1243.01","title":"Data Warehousing Specialists","slug":"data-warehousing-specialists"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1243.00","title":"Database Architects","slug":"database-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Lead Data Engineer","description":"+1 571-556-1002 |naresh@sapphiresoftwaresolutions.comHiring Lead Data Engineer-Only W2 || Dearborn, MIHi FolksPlease check the JD and share your updated resumeLead Data Engineer12 months contract-Only W2Dearborn, MI Hybrid 3 days a weekI have a Lead Data Engineer role , The position is a contract that gets renewed in three-month increments. 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