DataOps Lead: Enterprise Data Platform & AI

The Aerospace Corporation; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 155,900 - 233,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Data Engineering/DataOps Lead to design and manage enterprise-scale data platforms. In this role, you will lead a team responsible for data lifecycle management, ensuring data quality and compliance. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and over 10 years of experience in data engineering are required. A focus on Azure data tools and leadership skills are essential. The position offers competitive pay starting from $155,900. Benefits include healthcare, 401(k), and professional development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in data engineering, architecture, or operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical efforts and influence cross-functional teams.
• Hands-on experience with cloud-based data platforms, especially Azure.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage enterprise-scale data platforms and pipelines.
• Lead a team of 10 data professionals.
• Promote DataOps best practices across the organization.

Skills

Data engineering and orchestration tools (Apache Airflow, dbt, NiFi, Talend, Kafka, Spark, Kubernetes)

Cloud-based data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Data governance frameworks

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Azure Synapse

Azure Purview

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Data Engineering/DataOps Lead to design and manage enterprise-scale data platforms. In this role, you will lead a team responsible for data lifecycle management, ensuring data quality and compliance. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and over 10 years of experience in data engineering are required. A focus on Azure data tools and leadership skills are essential. The position offers competitive pay starting from $155,900. Benefits include healthcare, 401(k), and professional development.