Lead Data Engineer

Thomas Jefferson University; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (including prescription)

Dental

Vision

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Thomas Jefferson University seeks a senior data architecture leader to direct enterprise data warehousing, governance, and infrastructure strategy. You will architect large-scale data solutions, guide cross‑functional teams, and translate technical capabilities into business growth opportunities.

The role emphasizes collaboration with executives, cloud optimization, and adoption of AI/ML in data platforms. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• This role requires 7+ years in data engineering and infrastructure with strategic impact.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, ETL, data extraction design and data integration.
• Expert knowledge of BI applications, modeling concepts, and cloud governance.

Responsibilities

• Define enterprise-level data architecture and infrastructure strategy.
• Lead design of data warehouses, data lakes, and hybrid architectures.
• DriveDevOps/CI‑CD adoption for data systems and automation.
• Evaluate emerging technologies including AI/ML integration.
• Partner with executives to align data infrastructure with business strategy.
• Mentor across the organization as a subject matter expert.
• Guide cloud resource planning, cost optimization, and capacity management.
• Collaborate with DevOps, Security, and Product teams on roadmaps.

Skills

Python

SQL

ETL

Data integration

BI concepts

Cloud tools

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Fabric

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Azure Synapse

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

Job Details

This position provides strategic direction and thought leadership for enterprise‑wide data warehousing and infrastructure. They architect large‑scale solutions, set long‑term governance frameworks, and ensure data assets are leveraged for transformation and competitive advantage. This role drives innovation by adopting emerging technologies and guiding cross‑functional teams through complex integrations. Experts influence executive decisions by translating infrastructure capabilities into business growth opportunities.

Job Description Summary

This position provides strategic direction and thought leadership for enterprise‑wide data warehousing and infrastructure. They architect large‑scale solutions, set long‑term governance frameworks, and ensure data assets are leveraged for transformation and competitive advantage. This role drives innovation by adopting emerging technologies and guiding cross‑functional teams through complex integrations. Experts influence executive decisions by translating infrastructure capabilities into business growth opportunities.

Job Duties

• Define enterprise-level data architecture and infrastructure strategy.
• Lead design of advanced data warehouses, data lakes, and hybrid architectures.
• Drive adoption of best practices in automation, DevOps, and CI/CD for data systems.
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies (AI/ML integration, advanced analytics).
• Partner with executives and stakeholders to align data infrastructure with business strategy.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor across the organization.
• Guide cloud resource planning, cost optimization, and capacity management.
• Troubleshoot higher-level cloud issues and coordinate with vendors or internal teams.
• Collaborate with DevOps, Security, and Product teams on cloud roadmaps.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Business, Computer Science, Finance, Information Systems or related field.
• 7 years experience in data engineering and infrastructure with a demonstrated ability to influence organizational strategy and lead innovation.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, ETL packages, strategic design of extractions, and data integration process.
• Expert knowledge of business intelligence applications and modeling concepts.
• Expertise with cloud-based data tools (Azure Fabric, Data Factory, Synapse, or similar).
• Strong understanding of Azure resource management, security controls, and cloud governance.
• Deep expertise in multiple data warehousing platforms and cloud ecosystems.
• Experience with advanced data governance, compliance, and security frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of interoperability standards and enterprise integration.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Microsoft Fabric experience.

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Regular Employee Entity Thomas Jefferson University Primary Location Address 1100 Virginia Drive, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, United States of America Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

• medical (including prescription)
• supplemental insurance
• dental
• vision
• life and AD&D insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• flexible spending accounts
• retirement plans
• tuition assistance
• voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts
• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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In keeping with Jefferson's Mission, We Improve Lives, it is our goal to recruit, retain, develop and reward highly-qualified employees. If you are enthusiastic, caring and dedicated to service excellence, we invite you to consider joining Jefferson. Jefferson encourages its employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education. With a long standing history, Jefferson has been advancing the medical field from the heart of Center City Philadelphia for nearly 200 years. Our Mission, We Improve Lives, expands to every corner of the organization. From our weekly farmer’s market, to our new Jefferson Accelerator Zone for innovation, our employees’ passion for the community is evident by the daily gestures towards our patients, students and each other.