Lead Engineer - Data Platform & Full Stack Development

Overview We are seeking an experienced Lead Engineer to design, build, and lead a cross-functional team managing our data infrastructure and mobile application development. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in data engineering and modern analytics with full stack development skills. You will architect and maintain our data warehouse, orchestrate data pipelines, lead development of a React Native mobile application, and oversee .NET integrations—all while mentoring a multidisciplinary team. This role is 60% hands-on technical work, 40% team leadership. Education & Certification Requirements A bachelor's degree is required. Onsite Requirements This role is a remote opportunity. Responsibilities • Own and evolve our Snowflake data warehouse architecture • Build and optimize data pipelines using dbt and Airbyte • Ensure data quality, governance, and integration with Tableau • Define standards for dimensional modeling and ELT patterns • Lead development of a React Native iOS app using Expo • Build and maintain .NET backend services and integrations • Design APIs and integrations between systems • Lead and mentor data engineers and developers • Run code reviews, sprint planning, and technical scoping • Translate business requirements into technical solutions • Partner with Product, Analytics, and Operations teams • Monitor data pipeline health and application performance • Implement security and compliance controls for sensitive data • Provide technical guidance to stakeholders on technical capabilities • Evaluate and recommend technology solutions and vendors • Conduct technical assessments and create architectural proposals • Guide best practices for data governance, security, and scalability Qualifications • 7+ years of professional software engineering experience • 5+ years in a technical leadership or architecture role • 3+ years of professional React Native mobile development • 3+ years in data engineering or data warehouse development • 2+ years with .NET backend development • Experience with modern data tools (dbt strongly preferred) • Proven track record of designing, scaling, and deploying distributed systems Desired Skills • Experience in fintech, healthcare, or regulated industries • Production experience with Snowflake + dbt + Airbyte stack • Expo experience is a plus • Strong communication skills to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders • Ownership mentality and high accountability for data accuracy, consistency, and integrity • Ability to adapt to ambiguity and fast-paced environments • Collaborative mindset with experience leading cross-functional projects • Problem solver with strategic thinking and execution focus