Lead Data Engineer

Role: Lead Azure Data Engineer/Technical Team Lead Location: Charlotte, NC onsite day 1 (Required Local candidates) Job Type: Contract Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Technical Team Lead with extensive experience in Azure Databricks to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, exceptional leadership abilities, and a passion for driving innovative solutions. As a Technical Team Lead, you will be responsible for guiding a team of developers and engineers in the design, development, and implementation of data-driven solutions that leverage Azure Databricks. Responsibilities: • Lead and mentor a team of technical professionals, fostering a collaborative and high performance culture. • Design and implement data processing solutions using Azure Databricks, ensuring scalability and efficiency. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications. • Oversee the development lifecycle, from planning and design to deployment and maintenance. • Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices. • Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies related to Azure Databricks and data engineering. • Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals. • Identify and mitigate risks associated with project delivery and team performance. Mandatory Skills: • Proven expertise in Azure Databricks, including experience with Spark, data pipelines, and data lakes. • Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Scala, or SQL. • Experience with cloud-based data storage solutions, particularly Azure Data Lake Storage and Azure SQL Database. • Solid understanding of data modeling, ETL processes, and data warehousing concepts. • Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Preferred Skills: • Familiarity with Azure DevOps for CI/CD processes. • Experience with machine learning frameworks and libraries. • Knowledge of data governance and compliance standards. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. • 10+ years of experience in data engineering, software development, or a related technical role. • Proven track record of leading technical teams and delivering successful projects. • Relevant certifications in Azure or data engineering are a plus.