Lead Data Engineer - Databricks / PySpark

Duration - 6 months Contract to Hire Location - 3 days hybrid in Arlington, TX - looking for local candidates only Rate - 75-85/hour W2 onlyUSC/GC/H4EAD and GC EAD candidates only - client will not sponsor/transfer H1B - no 3rd party candidatesLead Software Engineer - Pyspark/Python / Databricks / Angular and Azure Must have skillsWILL DO 50/50 DEV AND ENGINEERING WORK. AZURE. NO DIRECT REPORTS...TEAM OF 5-7 TO MENTOR, PUT BEST PRACTICES IN PLACE.WILL WORK WITH PYSPARK, DATABRICKS, PYTHYON, ANGULARAre you a passionate technology leader ready to shape the future of data-driven solutions? Join us as a Lead Software Engineer and spearhead the development of high-impact, scalable software platforms that deliver actionable insights and drive strategic decision-making. Located in Irving and collaborating closely with a talented team, you will play a pivotal role in architecting innovative AI-powered data solutions that elevate our business capabilitiesRequired Skills:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience8+ years of software development experience2+ years in a leadership or mentoring roleProficiency in Python/PySpark and experience with AngularStrong experience with Azure cloud platformExpertise in designing microservices, distributed systems, and scalable architecturesHands-on knowledge of CI/CD, testing, application security, and data engineering frameworks like Spark and DatabricksExcellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skillsEffective communication skills, capable of engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholdersExperience working in Agile, collaborative environmentsNice to Have Skills:Experience with streaming technologies and real-time data processingFamiliarity with data modeling, warehousing, and lakehouse architecturesExposure to AI/ML workflows and data-driven applicationsBackground in developing and managing large-scale data pipelines and platforms#TECH