Data Engineering Lead

Data Engineering Project Lead (Hybrid/Atlanta, GA)

#Databricks, #dbt, #AWS, #MWAA, and #Kubernetes.

Role Type: Contract

Location: Atlanta, GA (In-person interview and periodic on-site meetings required)

Sesheng LLC is seeking a highly technical Engineering Project Lead to join our enterprise delivery team in Atlanta. This is not a traditional Project Management or Scrum Master role; it is a player-coach position designed for a seasoned engineer who can bridge the gap between high-level strategy and hands-on execution. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, oversee delivery quality from distributed teams, and serve as a primary engineering consultant to the corporate project management office.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Delivery & Distributed Team Management

• Act as the primary technical liaison between near-shore/off-shore engineering teams and the corporate project manager.
• Perform rigorous code and work product reviews to ensure all deliverables meet enterprise standards.
• Drive accountability for the performance, quality, and timeliness of distributed teams.
• Proactively escalate technical risks or resource constraints to the corporate project manager.

2. Hands-on Engineering Support

• Provide direct engineering support for interim projects and high-priority technical tasks.
• Maintain a hands-on approach, assisting the team with complex troubleshooting or architectural implementation as required.
• Lead the definition, development, and execution of advanced AI and automation initiatives.

3. Engineering Thought Leadership

• Partner with the corporate team to identify and explore process improvements, specifically leveraging modern AI and automation capabilities within existing data platforms.
• Spearhead research spikes to evaluate new technologies.
• Inject cross-industry managed operations expertise to modernize legacy workflows.

4. Knowledge Transfer & Vendor Transition

• Lead the organization and execution of knowledge transfer (KT) sessions during vendor transitions.
• Deeply analyze existing documentation and environments to build a comprehensive understanding of the corporate ecosystem and stakeholder needs.
• Challenge status quo practices to ensure the transition results in optimized operations.

5. Continuous Improvement Partnership

• Collaborate with corporate leadership to identify ongoing opportunities for efficiency gains.
• Translate high-level business goals into detailed technical requirements for the engineering teams to execute.
• Participate in regular in-person strategy and planning meetings at the Atlanta corporate office.

Technical Qualifications

• Core Expertise: Strong background in Data Engineering, Software Engineering, and AI/Automation.
• Platform Proficiency: Working knowledge of Databricks, dbt, AWS, MWAA, and Kubernetes.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Must demonstrate deep, expert-level proficiency in at least two of the platforms listed above.
• Leadership: Proven experience leading technical teams and managing complex engineering lifecycles.

Special Requirements

• Location: Candidates must be based in or willing to commute to Atlanta, GA.
• Interview Process: Candidates must be available for an in-person interview in Atlanta, GA.
• Schedule: Support is required during normal business hours.

Sesheng LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Requirements added by the job poster

• 5+ years of work experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)

• Commute to this job’s location

• Can start immediately

• No need for visa sponsorship

• 10+ years of Technology, Information and Internet experience

• 5+ years of work experience with Databricks Products

• Accept a drug test