Data Engineer Lead (Only W2 Resources & H1B Transfer fine)

TekLeaders, Inc; Cincinnati (OH); Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data solutions provider is seeking an experienced Data Engineering Lead to oversee the design and maintenance of scalable data platforms. The role requires strong leadership in data engineering, effective collaboration with stakeholders, and a deep understanding of data technologies like Databricks, Power BI, and cloud platforms. The ideal candidate will have robust problem-solving skills and the ability to guide teams in technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading data engineering or analytics teams.
• Strong proficiency in data engineering tools and technologies.
• Expertise in designing and building data pipelines and ETL processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable data platforms.
• Set technical standards and best practices for data engineering.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements.

Skills

Data engineering leadership

Data governance knowledge

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Tools

Databricks

Power BI

SQL

Python

Spark

Hadoop

Azure

Google Cloud Platform

Snowflake

Redshift

BigQuery

Airflow

Luigi

Job description

Hello Everyone,

Hope you are doing good

This is Raja from Tek Leaders. We have an urgent requirement below that is open with our client.

Location : Cincinnati, OH (Remote)

Duration: 6+ Months Contract role

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable data platforms and pipelines
• Set technical standards and best practices for data engineering and analytics.
• Guide and mentor data engineers and analysts, fostering a culture of excellence
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and security across all data products
• Oversee performance tuning, optimization, and troubleshooting of data systems
• Drive adoption of new data technologies and methodologies
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and knowledge sharing resources
• Monitor and report on data platform health, usage, and performance
• Support data governance initiatives and ensure compliance with relevant policies

Required Skills:

• Proven experience leading data engineering or analytics teams
• Experienced with the concept of Centralization and De-centralization of Information, establishing Medallion Pattern and Data Mesh Architecture
• Strong proficiency in data engineering tools and technologies (Databricks, Power BI, SQL, Python, Spark, Hadoop)
• Expertise in designing and building data pipelines and ETL processes
• Experience with cloud data platforms (Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and data warehousing solutions (Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery)
• Deep understanding of data modeling, data architecture, and database design (relational and NoSQL)
• Knowledge of data governance, data quality, and security best practices
• Experience with workflow orchestration tools (Airflow, Luigi)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to mentor and guide team members in technical and professional development

Nice to Have Experiences/Skills:

• Experience with machine learning platforms and data science workflows
• Familiarity with real-time data processing and streaming technologies (Kafka, Flink)
• Exposure to data visualization and BI tools (Tableau, Power BI)
• Experience in regulated industries (finance, healthcare)

Contact Raja for more information.