Data Lead

Job Title: Data Lead Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid – 4 Days Onsite per Week, Midtown Atlanta) Duration: Long-Term Contract Opportunity Job Summary STAFFXPERT LLC is seeking a Data Lead on behalf of our client in Atlanta, GA. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced data professional to take ownership of the end-to-end delivery of a large-scale enterprise data platform. We are seeking a hands-on technical leader who can drive execution, provide architectural guidance, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-performing data solutions. This role is ideal for a candidate with deep expertise in modern data engineering, analytics platforms, and enterprise-scale implementations who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments. Key Responsibilities • Lead the end-to-end delivery, coordination, and execution of enterprise data platform initiatives • Provide strong technical leadership across data engineering, architecture, and analytics workstreams • Manage and mentor cross-functional teams, including architects, engineers, business analysts, and QA professionals • Drive platform optimization efforts, including refactoring, cleanup, maintenance, and performance improvements • Collaborate closely with business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure successful project execution • Ensure delivery excellence while maintaining technical quality and scalability standards • Support the ongoing evolution of enterprise data architecture and analytics capabilities Required Qualifications • 10+ years of experience in data engineering, analytics, or enterprise data delivery roles • Proven success leading large-scale data platform implementations from concept through execution • Strong hands-on technical expertise in Spark, Scala, and SQL • Deep experience with Azure Synapse; exposure to Microsoft Fabric is highly preferred • Solid understanding of metadata-driven architecture and data warehousing principles • Ability to independently lead technical teams and drive execution with minimal oversight • Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills Preferred Skills • Enterprise Data Engineering • Data Warehousing & Analytics • Performance Optimization • Cloud Data Platforms • Metadata-Driven Architecture • Technical Leadership & Team Management If you are a highly motivated data leader looking to make an impact through large-scale data transformation initiatives, we encourage you to apply .