Lead Data Engineer

Contarct to hire role Job Title: Lead Data Engineer Jersey City -onsite Key Skills: Snowflake, SQL, Python, Spark, AWS- Glue, Big Data Concepts Responsibilities: • Lead the design, development, and implementation of data solutions using AWS and Snowflake. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions. • Develop and maintain data pipelines, ensuring data quality, integrity, and security. • Optimize data storage and retrieval processes to support data warehousing and analytics. • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior data engineers. • Work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver data-driven insights. • Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in data engineering. • Utilize knowledge of insurance, particularly claims and loss, to enhance data solutions. Must have: • 10+ years of relevant experience in Data Engineering and delivery. • 10+ years of relevant work experience in Big Data Concepts. Worked on cloud implementations - AWS in particular • Strong experience being a hands-on lead for a team of 4+ members atleast. • Strong experience with SQL, python and Pyspark • Good understanding of Data ingestion and data processing frameworks • Good experience in Snowflake, SQL, AWS (glue, EMR, S3, Aurora, RDS, AWS architecture) • Good aptitude, good communication skill, strong problem-solving abilities, analytical skills, and ability to take ownership as appropriate. • Should be able to do coding, debugging, performance tuning, and deploying the apps to the Production environment. • Experience working in Agile Methodology Good to have: Have experience in DevOps tools (Jenkins, GIT etc.) and practices, continuous integration, and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines. Worked on cloud implementations, data migration, Data Vault 2.0, etc. Requirements: • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. • Proven experience as a Data Engineer, with a focus on AWS and Snowflake. • Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts and best practices. • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. • Experience in the insurance industry, preferably with knowledge of claims and loss processes. • Proficiency in SQL, Python, and other relevant programming languages. • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with data modeling and ETL processes. • Familiarity with data governance and data security practices. • Certification in AWS or Snowflake is a plus.