Lead Data Engineer (P4031)

8451 • Chicago, OH

12d

About The Position

The Lead Data Engineer serves as both a technical leader and an individual contributor within the data engineering team, embodying a player/coach role. This position is responsible for guiding and mentoring a team of data engineers while actively participating in data engineering projects to deliver results that support organizational objectives. As a technical lead, you will balance team leadership with hands-on contributions to drive innovation and excellence in data engineering. You will cultivate strategies and solutions to ingest, store and distribute our big data. Our developers use Python (PySpark, FastAPI), Databricks, and Azure cloud services in 6 week long scrum cycles to develop the products, tools and features.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree typically in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, Business Analytics or another technically strong program.
• 5+ years proven ability of professional data development experience
• Strong understanding of Agile Principles (Scrum)
• 5+ years proven ability of developing Spark based solutions in a cloud environment
• Full understanding of ETL concepts and data warehousing concepts
• 3+ year developing experience with Python
• Experience with Databricks, REST APIs, and Microsoft Azure cloud services

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of features and drive them to completion through all phases of the entire 84.51° SDLC.
• Lead design and perform development of Python (PySpark, FastAPI) / Databricks / Azure based solutions
• Develop and execute unit and integration testing
• Collaborate with senior resources to ensure consistent development practices
• Provide mentoring to junior resources
• Bring new perspectives to problems and be driven to improve yourself and the way things are done
• Manage resourcing across key initiatives in support of domain roadmaps and initiatives

Benefits

• Medical: with competitive plan designs and support for self-care, wellness and mental health.
• Dental: with in-network and out-of-network benefit.
• Vision: with in-network and out-of-network benefit.
• 401(k) with Roth option and matching contribution.
• Health Savings Account with matching contribution (requires participation in qualifying medical plan).
• AD&D and supplemental insurance options to help ensure additional protection for you.
• Paid time off with flexibility to meet your life needs, including 5 weeks of vacation time, 7 health and wellness days, 3 floating holidays, as well as 6 company-paid holidays per year.
• Paid leave for maternity, paternity and family care instances.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees