Lead Data Engineer

Oddball

. Set the technical approach for migrating data and pipelines onto the lakehouse .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $110,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data engineering leadership, particularly in migrating data and pipelines to cloud environments using Azure Data Factory and Databricks. Proven ability to mentor engineers, ensure data quality, and collaborate effectively in Agile settings.

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Data Engineering LeadershipAzure Data FactoryDatabricksSQLPython

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Hard Skills

Data MigrationETLData WarehouseData ReconciliationLakehouse ArchitectureMedallion ArchitectureDeltaPerformance OptimizationCloud ComputingAgile Methodologies

Soft Skills

MentoringCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Azure DatabricksAzure Data FactorySQLPython

Industry Keywords

Federal Data EnvironmentsRegulated DataBackground InvestigationSecurity Clearance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudETLPythonSparkSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set the technical approach for migrating data and pipelines onto the lakehouse
Guide migration teams on patterns, reconciliation, and quality gates
Design reusable migration pipelines using Azure Data Factory and Azure Databricks
Define source and target data reconciliation methods to confirm accuracy
Resolve complex pipeline and performance problems
Mentor data engineers and review their work
Partner with product, QA, and platform teams
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Data engineering leadership on large migration or modernization programs
Deep experience with Databricks or Spark and Azure Data Factory
Strong SQL and Python skills
Experience moving legacy ETL and data warehouse workloads to the cloud
Understanding of lakehouse and medallion architecture, including Delta
Experience in federal or regulated data environments is a plus
Ability to thrive in a remote, collaborative Agile environment
Ability and genuine interest in leading and mentoring engineers
Clear and open communication skills
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States
Certain roles may require U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a federal background investigation and/or security clearance
Bachelor's Degree

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote
Tech & Education Stipend
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Company Match 401(k) plan
Flexible PTO
Paid Holidays