Lead Data Engineer

Must be local, NO C2C, No third parties, no sponsorship available

Hybrid (NJ) | Competitive Salary + Benefits

My client is seeking a Lead Data Engineer for a full time direct hire position with deep expertise in Python and Ruby to lead their data platform initiatives. You'll manage a small team while actively building and scaling data infrastructure that powers our business and customer insights.

What You’ll Do:

Lead architecture and development of robust ETL pipelines and data systems

Python and Ruby, guiding engineering best practices

Collaborate with product and BI teams to enable data-driven features and insights

Optimize performance, scalability, and reliability across cloud infrastructure (AWS, Airflow, Redshift)

Drive innovation and mentor a high-performing data team

What You Bring:

6+ years in data engineering, 2+ years leading teams

Strong experience in Python and Ruby for data workflows

Solid cloud experience (AWS preferred), Airflow, SQL, and data warehousing

BI/reporting integration experience (e.g. Looker)

Why work with us?

Culture of ownership, learning, and innovation

High-impact, visible leadership role

Full benefits, competitive compensation, and hybrid flexibility

Apply now to build something great with us!

Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and career growth. Apply today!

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a strategic impact on technology initiatives within a dynamic, enterprise-level environment.

Please reach out for additional info. I have over 100+ IT roles open daily! Please add me on Linked in.

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