Senior Data Engineering Lead, Enterprise Data Platforms

Dallas County; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County is seeking a technical leader for its data engineering function, responsible for overseeing data systems and services. The role includes driving architecture strategies, managing teams, and ensuring the reliability of data pipelines.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, substantial experience in data engineering, and leadership skills. A mastery of SQL, cloud platforms, and big data frameworks is essential.

The position supports a commitment to community service and innovation within a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Six years of experience in data engineering or cloud platforms.
• Two years in a technical leadership role.
• Experience with data automation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the design and delivery of data pipelines and APIs.
• Ensures high availability and scalability of data systems.
• Drives automation of recurring workflows and code deployment.

Skills

Proficient in SQL

Proficient in Python

Experience with big data frameworks

Knowledge of data governance

Strong problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Azure Data Factory

AWS Glue

Docker

Job description

Dallas County is seeking a technical leader for its data engineering function, responsible for overseeing data systems and services. The role includes driving architecture strategies, managing teams, and ensuring the reliability of data pipelines.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, substantial experience in data engineering, and leadership skills. A mastery of SQL, cloud platforms, and big data frameworks is essential.

The position supports a commitment to community service and innovation within a diverse and inclusive work environment.