Lead Data Engineer

Lead Data Engineer
Rate : $65/hr c2c
Visa : USc,GC
Location : Local to KC only and mainly remote.
Client : confidential

As the Lead Azure Data Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, building, and managing scalable and efficient data solutions on the Azure platform. You will play a key role in architecting data pipelines, ensuring data quality and reliability, and leading a team of data engineers to deliver successful projects.

Responsibilities:

- Lead the design, development, and implementation of data engineering solutions on the Azure platform, including data ingestion, transformation, storage, and analytics.
- Architect and build scalable data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, and other Azure data services.
- Design and implement data models, schemas, and structures to support efficient data storage and retrieval.
- Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
- Ensure data quality, integrity, and security by implementing appropriate data governance and data management practices.
- Lead and mentor a team of data engineers, providing technical guidance, code reviews, and support to drive excellence in data engineering practices.