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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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