Data Lineage Solution and Technical Lead

Kastech Software Solutions Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kastech Software Solutions Group in Charlotte, NC seeks a seasoned Data Lineage Solution and Technical Lead to drive architecture strategy and delivery for an enterprise data lineage and AI metadata platform initiative. The role leads cross-functional teams, defines target state architecture, standards, and governance, and mentors engineers to ensure scalable, secure solutions.

The ideal candidate will design end-to-end data models, implement lineage strategies, and collaborate with stakeholders

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in data engineering or architecture.
• Proven track record in end-to-end data lineage and metadata platforms.
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end solution architecture and technical roadmap.
• Design canonical data models and metadata frameworks.
• Establish data extraction and lineage generation strategies.
• Act as Design Authority for architecture reviews and decisions.
• Define integration patterns across source systems, metadata repositories, APIs and governance platforms.
• Lead technical reviews, code quality initiatives and architectural governance.
• Ensure scalability, security, performance and maintainability of solutions.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product teams and engineering leads.
• Mentor engineers and establish development best practices.

Skills

ETL ELT Design

Data Modeling Canonical Models

Generative AI/LLM solutioning

API Integration Design

Cloud experience (GCP)

Leadership & Stakeholder mgmt

Job description

Role: Data Lineage Solution and Technical Lead

Location: Charlotte, NC

Duration: Long-term

Role and Responsibilities: We are seeking a highly experienced Solution Technical Lead to drive the architecture technical strategy and overall solution delivery for an enterprise Data Lineage and AI Metadata Platform initiative The candidate will be responsible for defining target state architecture establishing technical standards governing solution quality and leading cross functional engineering teams throughout the engagement

Key Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end solution architecture and technical roadmap
• Design canonical data models and metadata frameworks
• Establish data extraction and lineage generation strategies
• Act as Design Authority for all architecture reviews and technical decisions
• Define integration patterns across source systems metadata repositories APIs and governance platforms
• Lead technical reviews code quality initiatives and architectural governance
• Ensure scalability security performance and maintainability of solutions
• Collaborate with business stakeholder's product teams and engineering leads
• Mentor engineers and establish development best practices

Required Technologies and Skills:

• Experience - 15 Years
• Required Skills
• ETL ELT Design
• Data Modeling Canonical Models
• Generative AILLM based solutioning
• API Integration Design
• Cloud experience GCP preferred
• Preferred Qualifications
• Exposure to enterprise lineage platforms and governance frameworks

Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills