Lead Data Engineer

Lead Data EngineerExperience: 12–15+ Years (Data Engineering Experience)Employment Type: Full-Time (W2 Only)Location: USA (Hybrid / Onsite)Work Authorization: H4 EAD, L2S, GC EAD, Green Card, US CitizenJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly experienced Lead Data Engineer to design, build, and scale enterprise data platforms. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in data pipelines, big data processing, cloud data platforms, and distributed systems, along with strong leadership capabilities to guide teams and deliver high-performance, reliable data solutions.This role requires ownership of data architecture, pipeline development, performance optimization, and data platform scalability.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop scalable ETL/ELT pipelines for large-scale data processing.Build and manage data lakes, warehouses, and lakehouse architectures.Develop data processing solutions using Python, SQL, and big data frameworks.Implement batch and real-time data pipelines.Optimize data workflows for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.Ensure data quality, governance, and security across platforms.Integrate data from multiple sources including APIs, databases, and streaming systems.Collaborate with BI, Analytics, and Data Science teams.Lead code reviews, mentor data engineers, and enforce best practices.Implement CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for data platforms.Required Technical SkillsData EngineeringStrong experience with ETL/ELT pipeline developmentAdvanced SQLPython / PySparkData modeling and large-scale data processingBig Data & PlatformsSpark / Hadoop ecosystemDatabricks / Snowflake / Synapse / RedshiftDelta Lake / Lakehouse architectureCloud PlatformsAWS / Azure / GCPS3 / ADLS / Glue / BigQuery (or equivalents)Streaming & IntegrationKafka / Event HubsReal-time data processingDevOps & AutomationCI/CD pipelinesGitDocker / Kubernetes (preferred)Preferred QualificationsExperience with data governance and metadata managementExposure to AI/ML data platformsExperience in BFSI, Healthcare, or enterprise domainsStrong leadership and stakeholder communication skillsEligibility & ComplianceW2 Full-Time OnlyNo C2CNo consultancy or vendor profilesHow to Apply📩 Share your updated resume to:manish.g@precisiontechcorp.com