Data Engineering Team Lead - Hybrid

Data Engineering Team Lead

Contract-to-hire position, working hybrid in Charlotte, NC (2-3 days a week). The Data Engineering Team Lead will support the personal lines data team, focusing on a major front‑end replacement project involving new data feeds. The role includes 30% hands‑on, 30% design/guidance, and 30‑40% coaching and delivery management.

• Lead a high‑performing team in the delivery of key components and business deliverables
• Ensure on‑time successful delivery and the technical and architectural quality of solutions
• Collaborate with individuals from all areas of the business and IT to develop accurate requirements and design architectural solutions
• Resolve and, if needed, elevate technical and project delivery issues
• Drive process improvements within the team and across the department to improve efficiency and quality
• Work directly with the architecture group to coordinate new design patterns and technology
• Assist in prioritizing new development projects, enhancements for existing systems, and system maintenance requests
• Act as a key contributor in planning and estimation of projects
• Support development of talent through coaching and mentoring team members
• Ensure design, code, and test‑plan reviews are conducted as appropriate

• College degree in Computer Science or Management Information Systems preferred
• 7+ years of experience leading and/or hands‑on development of Data Warehouse/Data Lakes, Data integration or Data Engineering projects
• Experience with analytical platforms such as Power BI, Azure ML
• Experience with ETL/ELT tools (Databricks)
• Experience with Data Ops or other automation frameworks
• Strong Azure and/or AWS Data Bricks, PySpark, SQL, and data modeling concepts
• Proficient in modern data architecture; prior ETL experience helpful
• Proven history of owning and taking accountability for leading others to complete complex deliverables
• Excellent communication skills
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

• SAFe Agile work experience or similar Agile process
• Experience working within Azure ecosystem
• Property Casualty Insurance experience highly desired

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note:

Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.