Lead Data Engineer - Databricks (Remote)

Lumenalta; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 65,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Health insurance (medical and dental)

401K Contribution

Professional development fund

15 days of paid time off

Access to soft-skill development courses

Job summary

A data solutions provider is seeking a Tech Lead in Data Engineering to own the technical direction of data initiatives. This fully remote role requires 10+ years of experience, hands-on expertise with Python, SQL, and AWS. The candidate will mentor engineers, drive architectural decisions, and tackle enterprise-scale data challenges. In addition to a competitive salary of $65,000 - $130,000, benefits include flexible hours, health insurance, and professional development support.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Data Engineering or related roles.
• Proven experience as a Tech Lead, Lead Data Engineer, or similar role.
• Strong hands-on expertise with Python & SQL, PySpark, Databricks, and AWS.
• Solid background in data architecture, pipeline design, and distributed systems.
• Experience mentoring engineers and leading technical initiatives.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence technical decisions.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Own the technical direction and architecture of data engineering projects.
• Design and build scalable, production-grade data pipelines.
• Lead by example with hands-on development and code reviews.
• Mentor and guide data engineers, promoting best practices.
• Drive architectural discussions and technical vision.
• Collaborate closely with product, data, and engineering stakeholders.
• Tackle enterprise-scale data challenges.

Skills

Python & SQL

PySpark

Databricks

AWS

Data Architecture

Pipeline Design

Distributed Systems

Mentoring

Communication Skills

Job description

We partner with global enterprises to design and scale data platforms that power products used by millions of users. Our work involves large-scale data systems, complex pipelines, and high-impact business use cases across multiple industries.

This role focuses on technical leadership, architectural ownership, and mentoring while remaining hands-on.

Your Role as a Tech Lead

As a Tech Lead, Data Engineering, you will own the technical direction of data initiatives while remaining hands-on. You’ll act as the bridge between architecture, execution, and people leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Own the technical direction and architecture of data engineering projects
• Design and build scalable, production-grade data pipelines using Databricks, PySpark, AWS, and SQL
• Lead by example with hands-on development, code reviews, and technical decision-making
• Mentor and guide data engineers, promoting best practices, clean code, and high engineering standards
• Drive architectural discussions, trade-offs, and long-term technical vision
• Collaborate closely with product, data, and engineering stakeholders
• Tackle enterprise-scale data challenges with real-world business impact business outcomes

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years of experience in Data Engineering or related roles
• Proven experience as a Tech Lead, Lead Data Engineer, or similar role
• Strong hands-on expertise with: Python & SQL, PySpark, Databricks and AWS
• Solid background in data architecture, pipeline design, and distributed systems
• Experience mentoring engineers and leading technical initiatives
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence technical decisions
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)

Salary range: $65,000 - $130.000 annually, with final compensation determined by your qualifications, expertise, experience, and the role's scope.

Location

This is a fully remote position; however, candidates must be based in regions that align with the Pacific, Central, or Eastern U.S. time zones to ensure effective collaboration with client and team schedules.

In addition to competitive pay, we offer a variety of benefits to support your professional and personal growth, including:

• Flexible working hours in a remote environment.
• Health insurance (medical and dental) for W2 Employees.
• 401K Contribution.
• A professional development fund to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• 15 days of paid time off annually.
• Access to soft-skill development courses to further your career.

This is a full-time position requiring a minimum of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

At Lumenalta, we are committed to creating an environment that prioritizes growth, work-life balance, and the diverse needs of our team members.

This is an evergreen opening with no set deadline; we’re always excited to connect with professionals who want to help us build the future