We are seeking a seasoned Lead Data Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining robust data solutions that power our business and client-facing applications. You will be a key player in architecting back-end systems, ensuring data integrity, and facilitating seamless data flow across our technology ecosystem.

As a technical leader, you will provide mentorship to other engineers and drive significant projects from initial concept through to successful deployment. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management and business analysis, to tackle complex technical challenges and directly influence our long-term data strategy.

• Lead the design, development, and integration of modern back-end systems and databases.

• Architect and manage data pipelines from multiple sources (APIs, databases, streaming platforms) into enterprise applications, data lakes, and warehouses.

• Ensure data security, governance, and performance best practices are applied across all systems.

• Oversee and mentor junior engineers, providing technical direction and support.

• Partner with cross-functional teams (Product, Architecture, Business) to translate requirements into technical solutions.

• Troubleshoot, optimize, and continuously improve database and cloud infrastructure performance.

• AWS Expertise (5+ years): Hands-on experience with Redshift, Aurora PostgreSQL, S3, Lambda, CloudWatch, and other core AWS services.

• Leadership (2+ years): Proven ability to lead development projects, delegate tasks, and mentor team members.

• SQL Mastery (7+ years): Database management, performance tuning, stored procedures, and troubleshooting.

• Modern Development Skills (5+ years): Building applications using Python, Node.js, and AWS serverless technologies.

• Data Integration (5+ years): Experience consolidating data from diverse sources into centralized systems.

• Cloud & DevOps (2+ years): Knowledge of AWS Serverless, Containers, Cloud Security, and DevOps practices.

• Security Awareness: Strong understanding of IAM policies, encryption, and access controls.