Lead Data Engineer

+1 571-556-1002 |naresh@sapphiresoftwaresolutions.com Hiring Lead Data Engineer-Only W2 || Dearborn, MI Hi Folks Please check the JD and share your updated resume Lead Data Engineer 12 months contract-Only W2 Dearborn, MI Hybrid 3 days a week I have a Lead Data Engineer role , The position is a contract that gets renewed in three-month increments. This is a 12-month contract, Position Overview Global Data Insights & Analytics (GDIA) organization, supporting Global Dealers and the Customer Service Division (FCSD), on a high-impact enterprise initiative focused on modernizing data and analytics capabilities. This Lead Data Engineer will provide technical leadership in designing and implementing a cloud-based data platform on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), consolidating fragmented data sources and enabling a scalable analytics ecosystem. Program Objectives & Business Context Transition from siloed reporting to a unified analytics ecosystem Consolidate 1,200+ metrics and multiple dashboards into a centralized platform Establish a single source of truth through GCP-enabled data architecture Key Responsibilities Serve as technical lead for data engineering, owning architecture and delivery Design and implement scalable data pipeline and models on GCP Lead migration from Alteryx to GCP-based ETL and reporting Define data engineering standards and best practices Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into solutions Lead and mentor distributed data engineering teams Ensure data quality and integrity across systems Heavily leverage Python, SQL and GCP’s native data services Participate in Agile ceremonies and sprint planning Identify risks and lead mitigation strategies Required Qualifications 7+ years of experience in data engineering or platform development Experience leading enterprise data engineering initiatives Hands-on experience with GCP or other cloud platforms Strong expertise in data pipelines, modeling, and ETL/ELT Experience working with complex data environments Experience leading global teams Strong communication and collaboration skills Experience with Agile methodologies Preferred Qualifications Experience with Alteryx or similar tools Background in data platform modernization Experience in automotive or service operations data Familiarity with GCP services (BigQuery, Dataflow, etc.) Experience with data governance and quality frameworks