Remote Lead Data Engineer

Description:

• The Lead Data Engineer will be responsible for leading the analysis of client business requirements to deliver strategic data solutions that align with organizational goals.
• This role involves overseeing the design and development of data models and advanced Power BI dashboards, ensuring actionable insights for senior business stakeholders.
• The engineer will drive the implementation and optimization of complex data models in Power BI, leveraging Medallion architecture principles (bronze, silver, gold layers) to ensure scalability and performance.
• The position requires managing end-to-end project delivery, including defining project scope, timelines, and milestones, while ensuring alignment with client expectations and business objectives.
• Establishing and enforcing best practices in data engineering is essential to ensure high-quality, reliable, and scalable data solutions that meet industry standards.
• The Lead Data Engineer will proactively communicate project updates, risks, and resolutions to stakeholders, driving transparency and trust.
• This role includes leading and mentoring a team of data engineers and analysts, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
• Facilitating high-level stakeholder conversations is necessary, translating technical concepts into business value and managing expectations to ensure successful project outcomes.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 6+ years of experience in data engineering, analytics, or related fields, with a proven track record of leading and delivering complex, end-to-end data solutions.
• Demonstrated project management experience is required to ensure timely delivery and effective resource management.
• Proven leadership skills are essential, with experience managing and mentoring high-performing teams to achieve project and organizational goals.
• Strong stakeholder management skills are necessary, with the ability to engage senior leaders, build relationships, and communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python for data manipulation, transformation, and analysis is required.
• Extensive experience with Snowflake and Power BI, including advanced dashboard development and optimization, is essential.
• Deep expertise in medallion data architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold layers) and advanced data modeling techniques is required.
• Candidates must have advanced knowledge of DAX calculations and measures for sophisticated analytics and performance optimization.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills are necessary, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills are required, with a track record of proactive client engagement and stakeholder management.
• Candidates should be self-motivated and results-oriented, with a demonstrated ability to unblock challenges, drive progress, and deliver with minimal supervision.

Benefits:

• The company offers a 100% remote work environment, allowing employees the freedom to choose their work location.
• Monthly wellness programs and workshops are provided to ensure that all employees are happy and satisfied.
• Competitive compensation and meaningful equity are part of the compensation package.
• Paid parental leave is offered to support family planning processes.
• The company covers all employees’ health benefits and their dependents.
• Employees can participate in one team offsite a year to incredible destinations, with recent offsites in Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Bali.