Data Lakehouse Platform Lead

McGuireWoods LLP; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

McGuireWoods LLP is seeking a Database Platform Lead to own and operate the enterprise Data Lakehouse platform. You will coordinate with business stakeholders, technology teams, vendors, and other resources to translate requirements into actionable data solutions.

The role supports BI, reporting, analytics, and AI use cases with a focus on security and reliability. Responsibilities include operating the platform lifecycle, coordinating upgrades, and documenting architectures while guiding best

Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise data platforms, data integration, or BI environments.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Strong SQL skills and data reconciliation abilities.
• Experience with Azure and Databricks preferred.
• Vendor management and cross-functional partner collaboration.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical data solutions.

Responsibilities

• Owns operation and lifecycle of the Data Lakehouse platform and coordinates platform-related requests.
• Leads cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders, architects, and vendors.
• Ensures data integration, validation, and availability for BI, analytics, and AI use cases.
• Manages security, access controls, and operational governance of the platform.
• Maintains documentation and coordinates platform upgrades and changes.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or related field

Tools

Azure

Databricks

SQL

Vendor management

Job description

McGuireWoods LLP is seeking a Database Platform Lead to own and operate the enterprise Data Lakehouse platform. You will coordinate with business stakeholders, technology teams, vendors, and other resources to translate requirements into actionable data solutions.

The role supports BI, reporting, analytics, and AI use cases with a focus on security and reliability. Responsibilities include operating the platform lifecycle, coordinating upgrades, and documenting architectures while guiding best