Lead Data Engineer JN -042026-174917

Goodwin Recruiting; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting in Plano, TX is seeking a Senior/Lead Data Engineer for a hybrid role with three days onsite. The candidate will join a fast‑growing consumer financial services company to lead data initiatives and shape scalable data platforms.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in data engineering, strong Python and SQL skills, experience with data warehousing and visualization tools, and cloud familiarity (AWS/GCP/Azure). Collaboration and impact are valued in this team.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of data engineering experience with leadership or team lead experience.
• Strong Python development and data modeling/warehousing.
• Strong SQL skills (MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL).
• Experience with visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, Looker, etc.).
• Cloud platforms experience – AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Knowledge of predictive analytics and statistical modeling concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to build and scale data infrastructure.

Skills

Python

Data modeling

SQL

Visualization tools

Cloud platforms

Predictive analytics

Leadership

Data infrastructure

Job description

Senior/Lead Data Engineer – Hybrid (3 Days Onsite)

A fast‑growing and highly successful consumer financial services company located in Plano, TX is seeking a Senior/Lead Data Engineer to join a highly collaborative team.

Candidate Requirements:

• Must reside in Texas and be commutable to Plano.
• Authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.
• 8+ years of data engineering experience, including leadership or team lead experience.
• Deep expertise in Python development and data modeling/warehousing.
• Strong SQL skills (MySQL, MariaDB, or PostgreSQL).
• Knowledge of visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, Looker, etc.).
• Experience with cloud platforms – AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Knowledge of predictive analytics and statistical modeling concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to build and scale data infrastructure.

Compensation

Up to $150,000 base salary plus bonus.

Why Join

The team operates with accountability, trust, and radical candor. Collaboration is core to the culture, with shared ownership and close teamwork. The company values a healthy work‑life balance and offers opportunities to make a meaningful technical impact.