Lead Data Engineer (Python, AWS, SQL, Snowflake, Databricks)

Yoh Services LLC; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Yoh Services LLC is seeking a Lead Data Engineer for a 12+ month contract in Plano, TX. The role emphasizes modern cloud data engineering over traditional ETL, with hybrid on-site collaboration.

You will work with Agile teams, lead developers, and leverage Python, SQL, AWS, Snowflake, and Databricks to design, implement, and optimize data solutions for real-time and batch workloads.

Qualifications

• 10+ years Python and SQL development experience.
• 5+ years in public cloud: AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• 5+ years with distributed data tools (Kafka, Spark, MapReduce, EMR).
• 5+ years experience with real-time data and streaming applications.
• 5+ years experience with data warehousing (Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift).
• Experience leveraging interactive AI tooling (Claude Code, Windsurf, GitHub Copilot).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with and across Agile teams to design, develop, test, implement, and support technical solutions using data movement tools and technologies.
• As a lead developer, work with a team of developers who have deep experience in data movement, distributed computing, and full-stack systems.
• Utilize programming languages like Python, SQL, and Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases and cloud-based data warehousing services such as Snowflake and Databricks.
• Optimize information systems for end-users and downstream application consumers by using sound data design practices.
• Share your passion for staying on top of tech trends, experimenting with and learning new technologies, participating in internal & external technology communities, and mentoring other members of the engineering community.

Skills

Python

SQL

AWS

Streaming (Kafka/Spark)

Data modeling

AI tooling

Tools

Snowflake

Databricks

Kafka

Spark

Job description

Lead Data Engineer

12+ month contract (W2 ONLY, NO C-C)

Plano, TX (Hybrid)

This is a Lead Data Engineer role with a heavy emphasis on modern cloud data engineering rather than traditional ETL development.

MUST HAVE:

• 10+ years Python
• Advanced SQL
• AWS
• Snowflake
• Databricks
• Streaming (Kafka/Spark)
• Data modeling
• AI coding tools

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with and across Agile teams to design, develop, test, implement, and support technical solutions using data movement tools and technologies
• As a lead developer, work with a team of developers who have deep experience in data movement, distributed computing, and full-stack systems
• Utilize programming languages like Python, SQL, and Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases and cloud-based data warehousing services such as Snowflake and Databricks
• Optimize information systems for end-users and downstream application consumers by using sound data design practices
• Share your passion for staying on top of tech trends, experimenting with and learning new technologies, participating in internal & external technology communities, and mentoring other members of the engineering community

Requirements

• 10+ years experience in application development using Python and SQL
• 5+ years experience with public cloud: AWS, GCP, Azure
• 5+ years experience with distributed data/computing tools (MapReduce, Hadoop, EMR, Kafka, Spark).
• 5+ years experience working with real-time data and streaming applications.
• 5+ years experience with data warehouses and services (Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift)
• 5+ years experience with data modeling for data warehousing
• Experience leveraging interactive AI tooling (Claude Code, Windsurf, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate software delivery

Estimated Min Rate

$61.00

Estimated Max Rate

$87.00

What’s In It for You?

We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant’s experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.

For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

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