About this role

Lead Data Engineer

Las Vegas, NV (Onsite)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead to drive our data engineering initiatives and lead a team of 5-6 Engineers.

This role requires a blend of hands-on technical expertise and leadership capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of 5-6 data engineers, fostering technical growth and collaboration
Design and implement scalable data pipelines using Apache Airflow ( experience with Airflow 3 is preferred).
Understanding of Snowflake architecture.
Integrate and maintain real-time streaming applications using Apache Kafka / Spark Streaming
Build and integrate APIs across multiple systems and platforms
Drive technical decision-making and establish best practices
Ensure code quality through reviews and implementation

Required Qualifications

Strong proficiency in:

- Apache Airflow (DAG development, workflow orchestration)
- Snowflake
- Advanced SQL (complex queries, performance tuning)
- Apache Kafka (streaming, event-driven architectures)
- API development and integration (REST/SOAP)
Proven experience leading technical teams (3+ years preferred)
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies

Lead Data Engineer || Las Vegas, NV

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