Technical Lead - Database Platform Engineer

OP; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

OP, a technology consulting and solutions company in the United States, seeks an experienced Technical Lead for Data Platform & Engineering in Plano, TX. You will design, build, and automate enterprise data platforms, while mentoring engineers and setting coding standards.

The role emphasizes hands‑on development, database expertise, and infrastructure automation to deliver secure, scalable workloads for large enterprise customers.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of hands‑on development and engineering experience, including a Technical Lead capacity.
• Proven experience designing highly available, secure, and scalable database/data platform solutions.
• Strong knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle) and automation practices.
• Hands‑on scripting and development supporting database platforms and infra automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and support of enterprise data platform solutions.
• Develop and implement infrastructure automation using IaC and config management best practices.
• Build scalable automation to improve deployment, reliability, and efficiency.
• Mentor team members and promote engineering best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Hands-on coding

Scripting

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Communication

Tools

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

Oracle

Infrastructure as Code

Job description

We are on the hunt for an experienced Technical Lead - Data Platform & Engineering to lead the design, development, and automation of enterprise data platform solutions. This is a hands‑on technical leadership role for an individual who enjoys building scalable, high‑performing systems while driving engineering best practices. The ideal candidate will combine strong development expertise with database and infrastructure automation experience to deliver reliable, enterprise‑grade solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and support of enterprise data platform solutions.
• Develop and implement infrastructure automation using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management best practices.
• Design, optimize, and maintain relational database environments, including PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, or similar technologies.
• Build scalable automation solutions to improve deployment, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Design and implement highly available, secure, and scalable data platform solutions supporting enterprise workloads.
• Collaborate with architects, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders to define and deliver technical solutions.
• Provide hands‑on technical leadership, perform code reviews, and mentor development team members.
• Establish and promote engineering best practices, coding standards, and performance optimization.
• Participate in solution design, technical planning, troubleshooting, and production support.

Required Qualifications

• 8 10 years of hands‑on development and engineering experience, including experience in a Technical Lead capacity.
• Proven experience designing and implementing highly available, secure, and scalable database/data platform solutions supporting enterprise workloads.
• Strong knowledge of relational database technologies such as PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC), configuration management, and infrastructure automation practices.
• Hands‑on scripting and development experience supporting database platforms, infrastructure automation, configuration management, or related engineering activities.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps methodologies, and automation frameworks.
• Experience in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, or similar enterprise development technologies.
• Experience supporting enterprise data platforms and distributed systems.
• Experience working in large-scale enterprise or manufacturing environments is a plus.

Benefits

• 401(k).
• Dental Insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• The salary will be determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, location, relevant education, qualifications, experience, technical skills, and business needs.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity, equality, inclusion, and respect for people.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in OP monthly team meetings and participate in team‑building efforts.
• Contribute to OP technical discussions, peer reviews, etc.
• Contribute content and collaborate via the OP‑Wiki/Knowledge Base.
• Provide status reports to OP Account Management as requested.

About Us

At OP, we help you harness the power of technology for maximum impact. A technology consulting and solutions company, we offer advisory and managed services, innovative platforms, and staffing solutions across a wide range of fields including AI, cyber security, enterprise architecture, and beyond. For nearly two decades, we ve been challenging the status quo of the consulting industry, serving up fresh, ingenious thinking through a radically lean structure. Together, this strategy delivers unprecedented performance at an unparalleled pace for faster results that propel your business forward.