Data Engineer

Lead Data EngineerSalary: Up to $160,000 Location:On-Site | South Los Angeles AreaEmployment Type: Full-TimeBuild the Foundation for Enterprise AnalyticsWe are seeking a Lead Data Engineer to drive the architecture, modernization, and expansion of a growing enterprise data platform built within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. This is a highly visible technical leadership role where you'll help shape the future of data across multiple business functions by building scalable, secure, and high-performing data solutions.If you're passionate about Databricks, cloud data platforms, and mentoring engineering teams while remaining hands-on with development, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact.What You'll DoLead the design, implementation, and optimization of an enterprise Azure Databricks Lakehouse environment utilizing Bronze, Silver, and Gold data layers.Architect and execute migrations from SQL Server and legacy platforms into modern cloud-native data solutions.Develop and optimize large-scale ETL/ELT pipelines supporting operational reporting, business intelligence, advanced analytics, and data science initiatives.Integrate data from multiple enterprise systems, APIs, operational platforms, and third-party sources.Establish best practices for data engineering, data modeling, testing, CI/CD, monitoring, governance, and production support.Implement and maintain data governance frameworks, security controls, lineage tracking, and access management.Lead code reviews, technical design discussions, and engineering standards across the data team.Mentor and support data engineers while fostering a culture of technical excellence.Partner closely with business stakeholders, analysts, and data scientists to deliver trusted, scalable data products.For immediate consideration, apply now and direct message Reid Gormly on LINKEDIN