About the Role:As the Lead Data Engineer, you will take on a technical lead position while remaining hands-on, designing and delivering the core infrastructure for this transformative platform.
Your responsibilities will include:Designing and building a scalable, cloud-based data platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP).Developing robust ETL/ELT pipelines to ingest, transform, and integrate data from multiple sources.Leveraging Databricks and other modern tools to enable advanced analytics, machine learning, and real-time processing.Optimizing workflows for performance, scalability, and reliability to meet evolving data needs.Collaborating closely with Data Scientists, Data Engineers, AI Engineers, and stakeholders to ensure data quality and usability.Defining architectural standards, processes, and best practices for long-term success.Balancing hands-on development with guiding and coordinating technical delivery across the team.Why This is Unique:? Greenfield Opportunity: Own the design, architecture, and implementation of a brand-new cloud data platform.? Hands-On Technical Lead: Lead from the front—remain deeply involved in the build while driving technical decisions.? Impact: Deliver a platform that will unlock AI and data-driven potential across the entire organization.? Cutting-Edge Technologies: Utilize tools like Databricks, Spark, Python, and cloud platforms to build state-of-the-art infrastructure.What We're Looking For:Extensive experience building and scaling cloud-based data platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).Proficiency with Databricks, Spark, SQL, and Python for data processing and transformation.Expertise in designing and managing ETL/ELT pipelines for large-scale data ingestion.A "builder's mindset"—hands-on, solution-oriented, and excited to work in a blank-slate environment.Strong leadership skills to align technical direction while contributing hands-on to platform development.Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills to drive collaboration and deliver results.Why Join?This is a rare opportunity to define and build a cloud data platform from the ground up in a well-resourced, forward-thinking environment.
You'll play a pivotal role in creating a scalable, cutting-edge solution that will support AI innovation across multiple entities.