Lead Data Engineer (Python/Pyspark)

Lead Data Engineer 11+ Month Contract (Possible Extension) Hybrid/ 2-3 Days Onsite (Client located in Rutherford, NJ) Work Schedule Full Time – Monday-Friday • Must be local to the Rutherford, NJ area • Must be able to work on W-2 Basis About the Company Grow your career with an innovative global bank in Rutherford, NJ, as a Lead Data Engineer - Python / PySpark with strong Python & PySpark skills. Contract role with strong possibility of extension and/or conversion. Will require working a hybrid schedule 2-3 days onsite per week. Join one of the world's most renowned global banks and trusted brand with over 200 years of continuously evolving financial services worldwide. You will work alongside some of the smartest minds in the industry who are excited to share their knowledge and to learn from you. Contract Duration: 11+ Months Required Skills & Experience • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, or a related field. • 15+ years of data analytics experience in core development using Python and database technologies. • Must have strong hands-on Python coding skill in Big Data environments. • Strong hands-on experience with PySpark, SQL, PL/SQL, and Kafka. • 8+ years of people management experience. • Intellectual curiosity to stay abreast of technological and data analytics. • Experience building and deploying data analytics solutions in production environments. • Strong coordination and project management skills; must be able to define business requirements and create robust technical and process documentation to support activities. • Proficient in proactive risk mitigation, manage project pipeline to ensure prioritization and required resourcing mix. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Communicates seamlessly across team members / stakeholders / cross-functional teams. What You Will Be Doing • Will use hands-on coding experience in Python & PySpark in big data environments to enrich data analytics environment. • Will act as a Team Lead for a team of developers. • Demonstrable analytics problem solving and ability to deliver projects in a challenging environment. • Consistently set high performance standards with right mentorship & coaching interventions for team. • Demonstrate thought leadership in partner meetings while leading from the front to drive innovative solutions with excellent stakeholder management. • Identify right skillset requirement for business needs, effective utilization of analytics resources. • Influence business outcomes / decisions in collaboration with leadership & business stakeholders. • Demonstrate strategic thinking and the ability to frame business problems. • Be an influencer who communicates clearly and frequently to both technical analysts and non-technical business leaders. Intellectually curious, consistently seeking and developing new opportunities. • Will take ownership & accountability of career progression, performance management, IDP and conflict management. Retain talent, manage attrition, and career mobility. Education • Bachelors degree/University Degree in Electrical & Electronics, Electrical Engineering You will receive the following benefits: Medical Insurance & Health Savings Account (HSA) 401(k) Paid Sick Time Leave Pre-tax Commuter Benefit Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future. Motion Recruitment provides IT Staffing Solutions (Contract, Contract-to-Hire, and Direct Hire) in major North American markets. Our unique expertise in today’s highest-demand tech skill sets, paired with our deep networks and knowledge of our local technology markets, results in an exemplary track record with candidates and clients.