Lead Data Engineer

Capgemini; Smithfield, Northern (RI, KY); On-site; USD 103,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Healthcare (medical/dental/vision)

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Capgemini in Smithfield, RI is hiring a Lead Data Engineer to provide technical leadership for enterprise data modernization. You will define migration strategies, guide engineering teams, and transform legacy ETL into scalable data platforms using Python, SQL and Java Spring Batch.

Lead end-to-end modernization and ETL migration programs, evaluate AI accelerators and Copilot-based productivity, and mentor teams while aligning solutions with business goals and architecture standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Data Engineering and data modernization.
• Deep expertise in Informatica, Python ETL, and SQL.
• Strong experience with Java Spring Batch and enterprise batch processing.
• Expertise in AWS cloud technologies and modern data architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end modernization and migration of enterprise data workflows.
• Define technical architecture and migration strategies for Informatica-to-Python ETL transformations.
• Drive design and implementation of scalable data processing using Python, SQL, and Java Spring Batch.
• Evaluate AI-powered accelerators and Copilot-based productivity improvements.
• Provide technical leadership across data engineering, integration, and modernization workstreams.
• Conduct architecture reviews and optimization initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align solutions with business goals.
• Mentor engineering teams and establish development standards.

Skills

Data Engineering

Informatica

Python ETL

SQL

Java Spring Batch

AWS

Generative AI

Leadership

Tools

Java Spring Batch

GitHub Copilot

Job description

Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like, where you’ll be supported and inspired bya collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you’ll be able to reimagine what’s possible.

Join us and help the world’s leading organizationsunlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.

Job Location - Smithfield RI (Day One Onsite - Hybrid)

About The Role

We are seeking a Lead Data Engineer to provide technical leadership for enterprise data modernization initiatives.The ideal candidate will define migration strategies, guide engineering teams, and drive the transformation of legacy ETL ecosystems into scalable modern data platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end modernization and migration of enterprise data workflows.
• Define technical architecture and migration strategies for Informatica-to-Python ETL transformations.
• Drive the design and implementation of scalable data processing solutions using Python, SQL, and Java Spring Batch.
• Evaluate and implement AI-powered accelerators, Generative AI capabilities, and Copilot-based productivity improvements.
• Provide technical leadership across data engineering, integration, and modernization workstreams.
• Conduct architecture reviews, solution assessments, and optimization initiatives.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and technology leadership to align solutions with business objectives.
• Mentor engineering teams and establish development standards and best practices.

Required Skills

• 10+ years of experience in Data Engineering and data modernization.
• Deep expertise in Informatica, Python ETL, and SQL.
• Strong experience with Java Spring Batch and enterprise batch processing.
• Expertise in AWS cloud technologies and modern data architectures.
• Experience leading large-scale ETL migration and transformation programs.
• Strong understanding of Generative AI, GitHub Copilot, and AI-assisted engineering approaches.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills

• Financial Services industry experience.
• Experience defining enterprise data modernization roadmaps and engineering standard

Life At Capgemini

Capgemini supports all aspects of your well-being throughout the changing stages of your life and career.

• Flexible work
• Healthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well-being programs
• Financial well-being programs such as 401(k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Family building benefits like adoption assistance, surrogacy, and cryopreservation
• Social well-being benefits like subsidized back-up child/elder care and tutoring
• Mentoring, coaching and learning programs
• Employee Resource Groups
• Disaster Relief

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship.

Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process.

Capgemini provides compensation range information in compliance with state and local pay transparency obligations. The disclosed range represents the lowest to highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting, although we may ultimately pay more or less than the disclosed range, and the range may be modified in the future. The disclosed range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, geographic location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, performance, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. At Capgemini, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. The base salary range for the tagged location is $103330 to $128656 /yearly. This role may be eligible for other compensation including variable compensation, bonus, or commission. Full time regular employees are eligible for paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law. The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction. This may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.

It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.

In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws. Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non‑negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick LeaveMedical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)Life and disability insuranceEmployee assistance programsOther benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility.

Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.