Delivery Lead (Data Engineering – SQL, Snowflake, DBT)

Anblicks Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Anblicks Inc. is seeking a strong Delivery Lead for data engineering, focusing on SQL, Snowflake, and DBT. The candidate will ensure end-to-end delivery of projects, engaging with key stakeholders and managing technical teams to drive excellence.

The ideal candidate has over 10 years in data engineering and 3+ years in leadership roles, with proven capabilities in leading complex data projects. Strong technical and leadership skills are required to tackle business demands and maintain high delivery standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Data Engineering / Analytics.
• 3+ years in Delivery Lead / Technical Lead roles.
• Proven track record of leading end-to-end data projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle delivery of data engineering projects.
• Engage with business heads and senior stakeholders.
• Provide hands-on leadership in SQL, Snowflake, and DBT.

Skills

SQL (advanced level)

Snowflake (data warehousing, performance tuning, security)

DBT (data transformation and modeling)

Requirement gathering and solutioning skills

Stakeholder management

Tools

Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP)

Job description

Delivery Lead (Data Engineering – SQL, Snowflake, DBT)

10+ Years

Full-Time

Role Overview

We are looking for a strong Delivery Lead with deep expertise in SQL, Snowflake, and DBT, who can own end-to-end delivery of data engineering solutions. This role requires a blend of hands‑on technical capability, stakeholder management, and execution leadership to drive successful outcomes from requirement gathering through production delivery.

Key Responsibilities

1. End-to-End Delivery Ownership

• Lead the full lifecycle delivery of data engineering projects—from requirement gathering to deployment and support
• Ensure on‑time, high‑quality delivery aligned with business expectations
• Drive execution with a strong focus on scalability, performance, and data quality

2. Business & Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage with business heads and senior stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Act as a bridge between business and engineering teams
• Proactively identify business needs and recommend data‑driven solutions

3. Technical Leadership

• Provide hands‑on leadership in:
  • Advanced SQL development
  • Snowflake architecture, data modeling, and optimization
  • DBT‑based transformation frameworks
• Define and enforce best practices for data pipelines, transformations, and governance
• Review designs and code to ensure engineering excellence
• Architect scalable data solutions leveraging Snowflake and modern ELT frameworks (DBT)
• Design robust data models, pipelines, and workflows
• Drive performance tuning and cost optimization initiatives

5. Team Leadership & Delivery Governance

• Lead and mentor a team of data engineers
• Manage sprint planning, task allocation, and progress tracking
• Ensure adherence to delivery processes, SLAs, and coding standards
• Drive data quality checks and validation frameworks
• Identify delivery risks early and implement mitigation strategies
• Handle escalations and critical issues effectively

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in:
  • SQL (advanced level)
  • Snowflake (data warehousing, performance tuning, security)
  • DBT (data transformation and modeling)
• Strong understanding of data modeling (dimensional & normalized)

Functional & Leadership Skills

• Proven experience in delivery leadership / tech lead roles
• Strong ability to interact with senior business stakeholders
• Excellent requirement gathering and solutioning skills
• Ability to drive multi‑project delivery and prioritization

Preferred

• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP)
• Exposure to data governance and data quality frameworks
• Agile/Scrum delivery experience

Experience

• 10+ years in Data Engineering / Analytics
• 3+ years in Delivery Lead / Technical Lead roles
• Proven track record of leading end-to-end data projects
• Ownership mindset
• Strong execution and accountability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making ability