Lead Data Engineer (Remote)

Inspira Financial; Oak Brook (IL); Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to spearhead the development of scalable data solutions. In this dynamic role, you will lead the creation of data pipelines and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful data products. Your expertise in SQL and Python will be essential as you manage data infrastructure and ensure compliance with data governance standards. This position offers the opportunity to mentor junior engineers and contribute to a forward-thinking environment focused on transforming data into actionable insights. If you are passionate about data engineering and thrive in a collaborative setting, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Healthcare

401K

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in data engineering roles.
• Deep expertise in SQL and Python, with knowledge of TypeScript or Node.js.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of scalable batch and streaming data pipelines.
• Design and implement CDC strategies and robust ETL workflows.

Skills

SQL

Python

TypeScript

Node.js

Data Governance

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Google Cloud Platform

Terraform

ETL Tools

Job description

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Join Us!

Take the next step in your journey at Inspira Financial. You will help businesses and individuals thrive today, tomorrow, and into retirement. Become part of a company that is people centric and client obsessed in every interaction; a community of forward-thinking individuals focused on driving results to deliver our mission with an unwavering commitment to integrity. Join us as we strengthen and simplify the health and wealth journey -- relentlessly pursuing better outcomes for all.

We believe in finding the best talent! While some roles are based at one of our office locations, remote roles can sit in any of the following states: AL, AZ, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA and WV. Remote status and role locations are subject to change. Relocation is not provided.

Employees within a 90-minute radius of our Oak Brook, IL headquarters are required to adhere to the company in-office work guidelines of 4 days per month minimum from 10 am to 2 pm (1 of the 4 days must be a Monday or Friday).

Job Summary & Responsibilities

• Lead the development of scalable batch and streaming data pipelines.
• Design and implement CDC strategies and robust ETL workflows.
• Work with software engineers to create data products in a data mesh environment.
• Write and optimize SQL queries for internal analytics and reporting.
• Collaborate with software engineers and business stakeholders to define data contracts and deliver data products in a data mesh environment.
• Manage and evolve our data infrastructure using Terraform and GCP best practices.
• Document data flows, Entity-Relationship Diagrams, and contribute to our data catalog.
• Lead efforts around data modeling, data quality, and data governance.
• Ensure data platform solutions meet data privacy and compliance requirements.
• Participate in peer-reviews of solution designs and code reviews.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team standards and best practices.

Requirements

• Deep expertise in SQL, Python, experience with TypeScript or Node.js is a plus.
• Solid understanding of cloud data warehousing concepts (preferably in Google Cloud).
• Experience implementing ETL pipelines, and orchestration tools.
• Experience in data mesh, data lake architecture, and data product ownership.
• Experience with data governance concepts.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience with data privacy and compliance requirements.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and mentoring others.
• Nice to have: experience with MLOps and ML pipeline support.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in data engineering roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience.

Pay Range

$125,000-$150,000 per year

Compensation & Benefits

The compensation for this position will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills, and experience. The package may include incentives and bonuses. Inspira offers benefits including healthcare, 401K, holidays, paid time off, parental leave, and an employee assistance program.