Lead Data Engineer
Location: Remote
Compensation: Hourly
Reviewed: Mon, Oct 05, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days
Job Summary
Leading the design and implementation of data management procedures, the contract Lead Data Engineer will work remotely to oversee data ingestion, preparation, and provisioning while guiding a team in developing high-performance data structures for business intelligence analytics.
Key responsibilities
- Design and implement standardized data management procedures, including data staging and ingestion
- Guide data engineers in the development and maintenance of real-time processing applications and data pipelines
- Enhance data reliability and efficiency by identifying automation opportunities and ensuring quality technical solutions
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
- Experience with AWS Glue and cloud infrastructure
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C#, and SQL
- Strong background in data processing, ETL pipelines, and data analytics
- Advanced knowledge of big data technologies and data manipulation techniques
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