Lead Data Engineer

Thomas Jefferson University • Montgomery County, PA

29d

About The Position

This position provides strategic direction and thought leadership for enterprise‑wide data warehousing and infrastructure. They architect large‑scale solutions, set long‑term governance frameworks, and ensure data assets are leveraged for transformation and competitive advantage. This role drives innovation by adopting emerging technologies and guiding cross‑functional teams through complex integrations. Experts influence executive decisions by translating infrastructure capabilities into business growth opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree Business, Computer Science, Finance, Information Systems or related field.
• 7 years experience in data engineering and infrastructure with a demonstrated ability to influence organizational strategy and lead innovation.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, ETL packages, strategic design of extractions, and data integration process.
• Expert knowledge of business intelligence applications and modeling concepts.
• Expertise with cloud-based data tools (Azure Fabric, Data Factory, Synapse, or similar).
• Strong understanding of Azure resource management, security controls, and cloud governance.
• Deep expertise in multiple data warehousing platforms and cloud ecosystems.
• Experience with advanced data governance, compliance, and security frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of interoperability standards and enterprise integration.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Define enterprise-level data architecture and infrastructure strategy.
• Lead design of advanced data warehouses, data lakes, and hybrid architectures.
• Drive adoption of best practices in automation, DevOps, and CI/CD for data systems.
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies (AI/ML integration, advanced analytics).
• Partner with executives and stakeholders to align data infrastructure with business strategy.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor across the organization.
• Guide cloud resource planning, cost optimization, and capacity management.
• Troubleshoot higher-level cloud issues and coordinate with vendors or internal teams.
• Collaborate with DevOps, Security, and Product teams on cloud roadmaps.

Benefits

• Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level