Lead Data Engineer (AWS, Azure, GCP)

CapTech

Columbus (OH)

On-site

USD 118,400 - 177,600

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Health coverage

401(k) Matching

Learning & Development programs

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

A consulting firm in Columbus, OH seeks an experienced Cloud Data Engineer to design and implement data solutions using the latest cloud technologies. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in data engineering and a strong proficiency in at least one ETL technology. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for career growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience delivering data engineering solutions on cloud platforms.
Advanced level proficiency with at least one ETL/Data Orchestration technology.
5+ years of experience with SQL or NoSQL databases.
Experience providing technical leadership and mentoring engineers.

Responsibilities

Design and implement modern data pipelines using cloud technologies.
Provide technical leadership and collaborate within teams.
Stay current with the latest cloud technologies and share knowledge.

Skills

ETL/Data Orchestration technology

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

SQL or NoSQL databases

Programming languages (Python, Java)

DevOps tools (git, Jenkins)

Big data concepts

Job description

About CapTech

CapTech is an award‑winning consulting firm that collaborates with clients to achieve what’s possible through the power of technology.

Job Description

CapTech Data Engineering consultants enable clients to build and maintain advanced data systems that bring together data from disparate sources to enable decision‑makers. We build pipelines and prepare data for data scientists, analysts, and other data systems. We love solving problems and providing creative solutions for our clients. Cloud Data Engineers leverage the client’s cloud infrastructure to deliver this value today and scale for the future. We enjoy a collaborative environment with many opportunities to learn from and share knowledge with other developers, architects, and our clients.

The Value You Deliver (or What You’ll Do)

Be trusted advisor to customers with best practices, methodologies, and technologies to implement data engineering solutions.
Design, implement, and maintain modern data pipelines to deliver optimal solutions utilizing appropriate cloud technologies.
Partner with product owners and business SMEs to analyze customer requirements and provide a supportable and sustainable engineered solution.
Provide technical leadership and collaborate within and across teams to ensure that the overall technical solution is aligned with the customer needs.
Stay current with the latest cloud technologies, patterns, and methodologies; share knowledge by clearly articulating results and ideas to key stakeholders.

Qualifications

Experience building/operating highly available distributed systems of data extraction, ingestion, and processing large data sets.
5+ years of experience delivering data engineering solutions on cloud platforms.
5+ years of experience implementing modern designs using at least one cloud-based solution/platform (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Advanced level proficiency with at least one ETL/Data Orchestration technology (Azure Data Factory, SSIS, Informatica, Alteryx, Ab Initio, Pentaho, Talend, Matillion).
Experience with cloud‑based data warehousing and data lake solutions like Snowflake, Redshift, Databricks.
5+ years of experience with SQL or NoSQL database (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle, Aurora, Presto, BigQuery).
Expertise with SQL, database design/structure and data structure (star, snowflake schemas, de‑normalized designs).
5+ years of experience with at least one programming language (Python, Java, R, C/C++, Shell).
Familiarity with one or more DevOps tools (git, Jenkins, CI/CD, Jira).
Fundamental understanding of big data, open source, and data streaming concepts.
Ability to think strategically and provide recommendations utilizing traditional and modern architectural components based on business needs.
Experience providing technical leadership and mentoring other engineers in data engineering space.
Cloud certification on any platform is a plus.

Additional Information

We want everyone at CapTech to be able to envision a lasting and rewarding career here, which is why we offer a variety of career paths based on your skills and passions. You decide where and how you want to develop, and we help get you there with customizable career progression and a comprehensive benefits package to support you along the way. Alongside our suite of traditional benefits—including generous PTO, health coverage, disability insurance, paid family leave—and more, we’ve launched extended benefits to help meet employees’ needs.

CapFlex – Employee‑first mentality that supports a remote and hybrid workforce and empowers daily flexibility while servicing our clients.
Learning & Development – Programs offering certification and tuition support, digital on‑demand learning courses, mentorship, and skill development paths.
Modern Health – A mental health and well‑being platform that provides 1:1 care, group support sessions, and self‑serve resources to support employees and their families.
Carrot Fertility – Inclusive fertility and family‑forming coverage for all paths to parenthood, including adoption, surrogacy, fertility treatments, pregnancy, and more.
Fringe – A company‑paid stipend program for personalized lifestyle benefits.
Employee Resource Groups – Employee‑led committees that embrace and incorporate diversity and inclusion.
Philanthropic Partnerships – Opportunities to engage in partnerships and pro‑bono projects that support our communities.
401(k) Matching – Generous matching with no vesting period.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CapTech is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culture of equality, inclusion and fairness. We strive to create a diverse environment where each employee is encouraged to bring their unique ideas, backgrounds and experiences to the workplace. As part of this commitment, CapTech will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Laura Massa directly via email lmassa@captechconsulting.com.

Visa Information

At this time, CapTech cannot transfer nor sponsor a work visa for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work directly for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship.

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