Job Title: Lead Azure Data Engineer Location: Deerfield, FL (Hybrid Model; 3 days onsite/week) Pay Range: $70/hr - $85/hr. Job Type: Targeting a 6 month contract to hire Benefits: Healthcare, PTO We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Data Engineer to join our growing data engineering team. In this role, you’ll play a pivotal part in designing, developing, and optimizing data solutions built on Microsoft Azure technologies. This position offers the opportunity to lead and mentor a team of data professionals while collaborating cross-functionally to support a wide range of strategic business initiatives. Key Responsibilities • Design and implement scalable, reliable, and efficient data solutions that meet enterprise-grade requirements • Lead and mentor Data Engineers and Data Analysts to ensure delivery of high-quality work • Establish and enforce best practices and standards across data integration and engineering activities • Collaborate closely with architects, analysts, report developers, and business stakeholders to align technical solutions with business needs • Act as a subject matter expert in ETL tools, data pipelines, and performance optimization techniques • Provide strategic input into data architecture, data preparation, and modeling practices • Stay current on emerging tools, technologies, and trends within cloud data ecosystems—especially within Microsoft Azure • Promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the data team and across business units • Ensure data reliability, integrity, and performance in an Agile development environment • Help guide large-scale projects with a focus on scalability, security, and long-term sustainability Qualifications • 5+ years of experience with SQL and working in a data engineering or similar data-focused role • 5+ years of hands-on experience with ETL development and data integration tools • Strong familiarity with Azure cloud services (Particularly Synapse) is required • Experience with Agile delivery methodologies and Azure DevOps is a plus • Industry background in automotive, finance, or other regulated sectors is a bonus • Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across technical and non-technical teams • Detail-oriented, curious, and committed to team success Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.