Lead Data Engineer

RPM Living•Austin, TX

27d•Hybrid

About The Position

At RPM, we're in the business of extraordinary. We believe people-first is the way to success which is why we provide top industry pay, comprehensive benefits, and a path of upward mobility via career training and education. Join us and start your extraordinary journey today. Purpose Statement: To drive innovation and operational excellence through technology that enables teams to focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences. The Business Systems department delivers software to drive business process optimization through automation, intuitive workflow, and data governance. Our goal is to serve our internal customers (operators & support departments) with solutions that empower them to maximize their performance and enhance the customer journey. Position Summary The Lead Data Engineer is a hands-on technical leader responsible for architecting, building, and optimizing scalable data solutions within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. This role will guide the design of modern data platforms, including medallion architecture and Microsoft Fabric, while collaborating closely with other data engineers, product management, business leaders, and external partners. The Lead will make architectural decisions, drive system integration, and ensure robust, performant, and secure data delivery across the organization. Expertise in Azure Data Factory, Logic Apps, Function Apps, and Fabric is essential to lead the evolution of our data infrastructure.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent experience may substitute for formal education
Minimum eight years of hands-on experience in data engineering, with at least three years in a technical leadership or architecture role
Demonstrated ability to lead technical design discussions, mentor engineers, and set engineering standards
Advanced proficiency in leveraging Python and SQL for scalable data transformation, modeling, and automation
Advanced proficiency in designing, deploying, and maintaining ELT/ETL pipelines with robust monitoring and observability
Proficient in integrating systems via REST and SOAP APIs, including orchestration across enterprise platforms
Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure services, including Azure Data Factory, Data Lake, Logic Apps, Function Apps, and Microsoft Fabric
Experience in implementing, maintaining, and extending a medallion architecture
Experience leading CI/CD pipeline development for data workflows, including version control and automated testing
Experience designing and implementing Master Data Management (MDM) solutions and data governance frameworks
Strong understanding of data governance, lineage, and security best practices in cloud-native environments
Proven ability to mentor engineers, conduct code reviews, and establish technical standards for data engineering
Ability to define and enforce documentation standards for data architecture, workflows, and operational processes
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to performance, scalability, and maintainability
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Skilled in Agile development practices and iterative delivery
Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive outcomes in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in real estate or property management is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Architect, develop, and maintain scalable ELT/ETL data pipelines using Azure Data Factory and Microsoft Fabric
Lead the implementation of medallion architecture (bronze, silver, gold layers) to support performant, modular data processing
Design and optimize orchestration workflows using Azure Logic Apps and Azure Function Apps to automate data movement and transformation
Own the evaluation, rollout, and scaling of Microsoft Fabric as a core component of the enterprise data platform
Define and enforce engineering standards, conduct code reviews, and mentor other data engineers to ensure maintainable and high-quality solutions
Develop and maintain data integration solutions across diverse systems using REST/SOAP APIs, BICC extracts, and other vendor-specific interfaces
Collaborate with product managers, business leaders, and external vendors to translate business requirements into technical solutions and ensure successful data onboarding
Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for data workflows, ensuring reliable deployment and version control across environments
Optimize data pipelines and storage solutions for performance, scalability, cost-efficiency, and security within the Azure ecosystem
Contribute to data governance efforts, including data quality, lineage, and stewardship, in partnership with other stakeholders
Document data workflows, architecture decisions, and operational processes to support transparency, maintainability, and onboarding

Benefits

Weekly pay for all associates working onsite at an apartment community
Comprehensive healthcare coverage available for all full-time, regular associates
Employer-paid employee assistance, mental health, and wellness programs
Ancillary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
401(k) with robust company match
Opportunities for professional development, career growth, and role-based learning plans
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) and multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
Paid time off plus floating holidays and volunteer days
Discounted Perks (Costco membership, movie tickets, health & wellness, entertainment & travel discounts)

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