Data Engineer Lead

Overview

Hybrid
$165000
Full Time

Job Details

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Data Engineer IV (Lead)
Location: Hybrid – Raleigh, NC (2 days/week onsite)
 

Overview:
Join a high-impact BI team during a major modernization effort, transitioning from legacy systems to Snowflake and Power BI. This is a hands-on, strategic role with opportunities for leadership and architectural influence.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead design and development of scalable data solutions using Snowflake and Power BI
  • Migrate legacy systems (Cognos, SSIS) to modern cloud-based platforms
  • Own end-to-end data pipeline development, modeling, and reporting
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders
  • Mentor team members and contribute to architectural decisions

Requirements:

  • 8+ years in data engineering, including 3+ years in a lead or architect role
  • Strong Snowflake expertise (development, architecture, tuning)
  • Experience with Kimball and Data Vault 2.0 modeling
  • 5–7 years in BI/reporting (Power BI preferred)
  • Proficient in SQL, Python, and orchestration tools (Airflow, DBT, or Matillion)
  • Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Preferred:

  • Snowflake certification (SnowPro)
  • Real-time data streaming (Kafka)
  • Mortgage or financial services experience

Soft Skills:

  • Self-starter with strong ownership and initiative
  • Comfortable in fast-paced, high-expectation environments
  • Able to communicate technical insights to senior leadership
  • Must be hands-on and avoid reliance on AI tools during interviews

 

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