Lead Development Engineer, Research & Development

Hexagon AB; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Data-Centric Lead Developer to design, build, and optimize enterprise-grade data solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in data development, strong expertise in schema design, and hands-on experience with REST APIs. This role is remote, serving clients in the US and Canada, offering a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Health Savings Accounts with employer contribution (HSA)

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in data development or engineering.
• Strong expertise in schema design, data modeling, and data management.
• Hands-on experience with REST APIs, OpenAPI/Swagger, and microservices.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement conceptual, logical, and physical data models.
• Implement practices for data governance, quality, and security.
• Develop and integrate REST APIs to access and distribute data.

Skills

Schema design

Data modeling

Data management

REST APIs

OpenAPI/Swagger

Microservices

SQL

NoSQL

Python

Typescript

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Snowflake

Databricks

Job description

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence division is seeking Lead Development Engineer.(Remote - US and Canada)

AtHexagon, we strive to help industrial manufacturers develop the disruptive technologies of today and the life-changing products of tomorrow. Our strength comes from our global footprint and enormous portfolio of advanced industrial sensors, measurement technologies, factory automation, simulation, and analytics tools.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Data-Centric Lead Developerto design, build, and optimize enterprise-grade data solutions. In this role, you will focus on schemas, data models, REST APIs, OpenAPI documentation, microservices integration, and data management practicesthat ensure reliability, scalability, and quality. You will collaborate with architects, engineers, and product stakeholders to deliver robust and future-ready data platforms.

Job Responsibilities

• Schema & Data Modeling
  • Design and implement conceptual, logical, and physical data models.
  • Create schemas and canonical structuresfor consistency across systems.
  • Optimize data models for scalability, performance, and usability.
• Data Management
  • Implement practices for data governance, quality, security, and lifecycle management.
  • Ensure metadata, lineage, and documentationare maintained.
  • Support master and reference data managementinitiatives.
• API & Microservices Development
  • Develop and integrate REST APIsto access and distribute data.
  • Use OpenAPI/Swaggerto design, document, and standardize APIs.
  • Contribute to building and maintaining data-centric microservices.
  • Ensure APIs follow best practices in versioning, security, and scalability.
• Database & Platform Development
  • Build and maintain databases, warehouses, and data platforms.
  • Write and optimize SQL/NoSQL queriesfor performance and accuracy.
  • Apply automation for data validation and consistency checks.
• Work with data architects to enforce enterprise data standards.
• Partner with product teams to ensure data availability and trustworthiness.
• Contribute to best practices and continuous improvementin data development.

Qualifications

Required:

• 8+ years of experience in data development or engineering.
• Strong expertise in schema design, data modelling, and data management.
• Hands-on experience with REST APIs, OpenAPI/Swagger, and microservices.
• Proficiency with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with cloud data platforms(Azure, AWS, GCP, Snowflake, Databricks, etc.).
• Programming knowledge in Typescript, Python

Preferred:

• Experience with data governance frameworksand metadata management.
• Familiarity with data mesh or data fabricapproaches.
• Strong analytical and optimization skills.

AtHexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, our spirited energy and engagement are evident in our commitment to our work, passion for what we do and the speed by which we achieve it. Here you will find the opportunity to build your career, develop professionally, and explore opportunities across a large, diversified company that prides itself on its innovative spirit and commitment to integrity.

We strive to attract the most talented and dynamic individuals in their fields because our success is in our people! Our culture encourages independent thinking and a team mentality. And we offer a competitive benefits package that’s second to none!

Health Savings Accounts with employer contribution (HSA)

Hexagon posts all official job opportunities on eithercareers-manufacturing.hexagon.com or careers.hexagon.comand communicates only from email addresses ending [e-mail]. We never request payment or personal banking information during recruitment. No offers will ever be extended without a proper interview via Teams or in person, never done over email alone. If you suspect fraud, it probably is, and contact us [e-mail].

Job Location (Short): Draper, USA, 84020

Workplace Type: Remote

Workplace Details: Remote - US and Canada

About Hexagon

Hexagon is a global leader in sensor, software and autonomous solutions. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, and quality across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, safety, and mobility applications. Our technologies are shaping urban and production ecosystems to become increasingly connected and autonomous – ensuring a scalable, sustainable future. Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division provides solutions that utilise data from design and engineering, production and metrology to make manufacturing smarter.