Lead Data Engineer - 173475

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Sick leave

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to drive enterprise data architecture and cloud modernization initiatives in a hybrid role in Ft. Washington, PA. The Sr Data Engineer will shape strategic direction and ensure data empowers business decisions.

Candidates should have 7+ years in data engineering, strong Python/SQL/ETL skills, and hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory, Synapse, and related tools; Bachelor’s degree required. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in data engineering and cloud data ecosystems.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• Experience with enterprise data architectures and governance is preferred.

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

Python

SQL

ETL development

Data integration

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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