Lead Data Engineer

Location: Columbus, OH Salary: $70.00 USD Hourly - $80.00 USD Hourly Description: Lead Data Engineer

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering with significant focus on data engineering and distributed systems.
• Strong programming expertise in Java and Python.
• Experience designing and building enterprise-scale ETL/ELT platforms.
• Deep understanding of Apache Spark and distributed data processing concepts.
• Experience with AWS cloud services and cloud-native architectures.
• Proven experience with data lakes, lakehouse architectures, and large-scale data platforms.
• Experience working with Parquet, Avro, and related storage technologies.
• Experience leading technical initiatives and mentoring engineering teams.
• Demonstrated experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools within software engineering workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with workflow orchestration platforms such as Airflow, Dagster, or Control-M.
• Experience with streaming technologies including Kafka and Spark Structured Streaming.
• Knowledge of Change Data Capture (CDC), upsert strategies, and incremental processing frameworks.
• Experience with Delta Lake, Apache Iceberg, or Apache Hudi.
• Experience working with Snowflake or other cloud data warehouse technologies.
• Familiarity with FinOps and cloud cost optimization practices.
• Experience operating mission-critical systems in regulated environments.
• Understanding of compliance, audit, privacy, and PII governance requirements.
• Experience building or supporting Generative AI and Agentic AI solutions.

Required Technical Skills

Programming Languages

• Java
• Python

Cloud & Platform

• AWS
• Data Lake / Lakehouse Architecture

Big Data Technologies

• Apache Spark
• Parquet
• Avro

Data Engineering

• ETL / ELT Development
• Data Modeling
• Data Quality
• Data Governance
• Data Lineage

Software Engineering

• REST APIs
• CI/CD
• Automated Testing
• Observability
• Secure Coding

AI & Automation

• AI-Assisted Software Development Tools
• AI Code Review and Test Automation
• Responsible AI Practices

Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements.
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