Lead Data Engineer

Piper Companies; Fort Washington (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Sick leave as required by law

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Lead Data Engineer in Fort Washington, PA, to support enterprise digital transformation and cloud-based data modernization initiatives. You will define data architecture strategies, design advanced data warehouses, and drive automation and DevOps best practices. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in data engineering, skilled in cloud tools like Azure, and holds a relevant bachelor's degree. The role offers a competitive salary and full benefits package.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in data engineering, cloud data ecosystems, and infrastructure strategy.
• Expertise with cloud-based data tools such as Azure Fabric, Data Factory, Synapse, or similar.
• Strong understanding of Azure security controls, resource management, and governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Defining enterprise-level data architecture and infrastructure strategies.
• Designing advanced data warehouses, data lakes, and hybrid cloud architectures.
• Driving adoption of automation, DevOps, and CI/CD best practices for data platforms.
• Partnering with executive leadership to align data infrastructure with business strategy.
• Guiding cloud resource planning, cost optimization, and capacity management.

Skills

Data engineering

Cloud data ecosystems

Infrastructure strategy

Automation

DevOps

CI/CD best practices

Python

SQL

ETL development

Data integration architecture

Education

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

Tools

Azure Fabric

Data Factory

Synapse

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to support a company focused on enterprise digital transformation and advanced cloud‑based data modernization initiatives. This position is hybrid in Ft. Washington, PA. The Sr Data Engineer will provide strategic direction for enterprise‑wide data architecture and cloud infrastructure. This role enables the organization to leverage data as a competitive advantage by driving innovation, adopting emerging technologies, and shaping long‑term architectural vision.

Responsibilities for the Lead Data Engineer include:

• Defining enterprise‑level data architecture and infrastructure strategies
• Designing advanced data warehouses, data lakes, and hybrid cloud architectures
• Driving adoption of automation, DevOps, and CI/CD best practices for data platforms
• Partnering with executive leadership to align data infrastructure with business strategy
• Guiding cloud resource planning, cost optimization, and capacity management

Required Qualifications for the Lead Data Engineer include:

• 7+ years of experience in data engineering, cloud data ecosystems, and infrastructure strategy
• Expertise with cloud‑based data tools such as Azure Fabric, Data Factory, Synapse, or similar
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, ETL development, and data integration architecture
• Strong understanding of Azure security controls, resource management, and governance frameworks
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Computer Science, Finance, Information Systems, or related field

Compensation for the Lead Data Engineer includes:

Salary Range: $140,000-$150,000 depending on experience

Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick leave as required by law

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