Lead Data Engineer

Ascendion; Vancouver (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Long-term disability insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid vacation time 10-15 days

Holidays 6 + 1 floating

Learning Management System

Job summary

Ascendion invites a Lead Data Engineer to drive data platform, analytics, and data product initiatives, coordinating onsite and offshore delivery teams with business stakeholders.

You will leverage Databricks, SQL, AWS, Airflow, Datadog, APIs, and Atlan to build scalable solutions, champion GenAI concepts, and lead cross-functional collaboration.

Join Ascendion to advance enterprise data capabilities for Fortune 500 clients and grow your craft through leading training and hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• 12-15 years of data engineering experience, including 4+ years with Databricks.
• Experience with Data Products, Telemetry Data, Clean Rooms, APIs, and modern data platforms.
• Knowledge of GenAI concepts, RAG, Agentic AI frameworks, and Databricks AI capabilities.
• Proven ability to lead onsite-offshore teams, manage stakeholders, and drive successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead data engineering initiatives and coordinate between business stakeholders, onsite and offshore delivery teams.
• Drive the delivery of data platform, analytics, and data product initiatives.
• Foster collaboration across teams and ensure scalable data solutions.

Skills

Databricks

SQL

AWS

Airflow

Datadog

APIs

Atlan

Data products

GenAI concepts

RAG

Agentic AI

onsite-offshore leadership

Tools

Databricks

SQL

AWS

Airflow

Datadog

APIs

Atlan

Job description

About Ascendion

Ascendion is an AI-native software engineering disruptor helping businesses innovate faster, smarter, and with greater impact. We partner with enterprise clients across North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC to solve complex challenges in data, experience design, software product engineering, and workforce transformation. Powered by expert engineers, thousands of AI agents, and our Engineering to the Power of AI (EngineeringAI) method, we deliver measurable outcomes that build trust, unlock value, and accelerate growth.
Learn more at https://ascendion.com/ .

Engineering to the Power of AI™, AAVA™, Engineering AI , Engineering to Elevate Life™, Enterprise Platforms AI , Data & Insights AI , Experience AI , GCC AI , Operations AI , Platform Engineering AI , Product AI , and Quality Engineering AI are trademarks or service marks of Ascendion ® . AAVA™ is pending registration. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.

We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:

• Build the coolest tech for the world’s leading brands
• Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
• Master your craft with leading training programs and hands‑on experience

Experience a community of change makers!

Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.

Role Overview

TheLead Data Engineerwill lead data engineering initiatives and serve as the key liaison between business stakeholders, onsite teams, and offshore delivery teams. This role combines technical leadership with delivery coordination to ensure the successful execution of data platform, analytics, and data product initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have expertise inDatabricks, SQL, AWS, Airflow, Datadog, APIs, Atlan, and Data Products, along with strong stakeholder management and communication skills. They will drive onsite requirements, foster collaboration across teams, and support the delivery of scalable data solutions.

Required Skills & Experience

• 12-15 years of data engineering experience, including 4+ years with Databricks.
• Experience with Data Products, Telemetry Data, Clean Rooms, APIs, and modern data platforms.
• Knowledge of GenAI concepts, RAG, Agentic AI frameworks, and Databricks AI capabilities.
• Proven ability to lead onsite‑offshore teams, manage stakeholders, and drive successful project delivery.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Certification in Data Engineering, Analytics, or AI.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual [salary/hourly rate] for this position is between [$120,000–130,000 annually]/[$65.00-70.00 per hour]. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

• [medical insurance]
• [dental insurance]
• [vision insurance]
• [401(k) retirement plan]
• [long-term disability insurance]
• [short-term disability insurance]
• [5 personal days accrued each calendar year. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertains to the City/ State]
• [10-15 days of paid vacation time]
• [6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year]
• [Ascendion Learning Management System]

Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees.

Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.