Lead Data Engineer

Introduction

We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead to drive our data engineering initiatives and lead a team of 5-6 Engineers. This role requires a blend of hands-on technical expertise and leadership capabilities.

We are looking for experienced Lead Data Engineer in Las Vegas, NV (Onsite). 

• Lead and mentor a team of 5-6 data engineers, fostering technical growth and collaboration
• Design and implement scalable data pipelines using Apache Airflow ( experience with Airflow 3 is preferred).
• Understanding of Snowflake architecture.
• Integrate and maintain real-time streaming applications using Apache Kafka / Spark Streaming
• Build and integrate APIs across multiple systems and platforms
• Drive technical decision-making and establish best practices
• Ensure code quality through reviews and implementation

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 7-8+ years of hands-on experience in data engineering or related fields

Skills

• Apache Airflow (DAG development, workflow orchestration)
• Snowflake
• Advanced SQL (complex queries, performance tuning)
• Apache Kafka (streaming, event-driven architectures)
• API development and integration (REST/SOAP)
• Proven experience leading technical teams (3+ years preferred)
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies