Location: United States Experience: 7 years Job Type: Permanent
### Top Skills & Technologies Snowflake | SQL | Microsoft SQL Server | Qlik | Boomi | Data Integration Services | SCRUM/Agile | DevOps
### Job Summary Thinking Minds' client is seeking a lead data engineer to provide senior technical direction and oversee reliable data platform operations. This role combines hands-on architecture, integration, and application support with team leadership and delivery coordination. The successful candidate will guide complex technical decisions, improve operational efficiency, and support functional enhancements across enterprise data environments.
### Ideal Candidate Should Have
Strong ownership of platform availability, service quality, and timely delivery of technical work.
The ability to translate business needs into practical database architectures, integration designs, and implementation plans.
A collaborative leadership style, with experience mentoring engineers, database administrators, and application support colleagues.
Sound judgment when balancing support priorities, project schedules, technical risks, and process improvements.
### Key Responsibilities
Lead daily operations and uptime management for Snowflake, Qlik, and Boomi, identifying opportunities to reduce downtime and streamline technology processes.
Provide technical guidance across project definition, application design, implementation, integration, cost estimation, standardization, and support.
Prioritize service requests with management, coordinate developer assignments, monitor delivery schedules, and communicate accurate project status.
Design database architecture and integration enhancements; evaluate existing applications for performance tuning and automation opportunities.
Support all phases of the SDLC, including development, testing, deployment, and ongoing application support.
Establish development and implementation practices using SCRUM/Agile and DevOps, and prepare technical project estimates.
Research emerging technologies, share expertise, and mentor colleagues in development processes and platform practices.
Fulfill applicable regulatory training and BSA responsibilities associated with the role.
### Required Qualifications
Relevant data engineering experience meeting the stated minimum, including required experience with Snowflake.
High School Diploma or GED, plus a Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
Strong SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Database Platforms, and Data Integration Services capabilities.
Knowledge of Agile Methodology, SCRUM, Information Technology Service Management, Analytical Platforms, and Data Management Best Practices.
Basis for technical recommendations should include operational reliability, maintainability, integration requirements, and business priorities.
### Preferred Qualifications
SnowPro Certified credential.
Experience with Qlik and Boomi.
Demonstrated success improving automation, database performance, and cross-team delivery practices.
Thinking Minds' client offers opportunities to lead important data initiatives, mentor technical colleagues, and improve enterprise platform reliability.
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- Dice Id: 10109241
- Position Id: 86897
- Posted 18 hours ago
