Lead Data Engineer
harvey nash usaShort Hills (NJ)
$75.00 - $85.00 per hour
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Posted 2 days ago
harvey nash usaShort Hills (NJ)
SENIORITY
Lead
SALARY
$75.00 - $85.00 per hour
About the role
Lead Data Engineer
Location: Short Hills (Hybrid working - 2 days a week)
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Job Summary:
We are looking for a hands-on Lead Data Engineer with proven experience leading engineers and driving technical delivery.
Key requirements:
- Strong hands-on experience with Python, PySpark, SQL and Databricks
- Strong experience with Azure/cloud data platforms
- Proven technical/team leadership experience
- Experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale data solutions
- Strong understanding of Data Lakes, ETL/ELT, data modeling and performance tuning
- Experience with CI/CD and production data pipelines
- Ability to mentor engineers, conduct code reviews and provide technical direction
- Experience with streaming technologies such as Kafka/Kinesis is a plus
- Experience in regulated/enterprise environments is preferred
This is not simply a "Lead" title role. The team is specifically looking for someone who has real experience leading engineers/projects while remaining technically hands-on.
Key requirements:
- 5–8 years of Data Engineering/Data Integration experienceStrong PythonStrong PySpark / SparkStrong SQLHands-on Databricks
- Experience with Azure or another major cloud platform
- Data Lake, ETL/ELT and data pipeline developmentSQL and pipeline performance optimizationCI/CD experienceStrong understanding of data structures and data modeling
- Experience supporting production data applications and troubleshooting complex issues
The technical interview will include live coding, with a strong focus on PySpark and SQL, along with experience- and scenario-based technical questions.
If you are interested, please send me your updated resume along with your current location, work authorization, availability, and compensation expectations, and I can share more details about the opportunity and interview process. A reasonable, good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum hourly wage for this position is $75/Hr. to $85/hr. At Harvey Nash, we know that great technology professionals deserve great support. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive—professionally and personally.
From company-contributed medical, dental, and vision plans to a 401(k), we invest in your health and future. You'll also enjoy perks like referral bonuses, commuter savings, a mobile payroll app for easy access to your pay and benefits, and a variety of voluntary insurance options to fit your lifestyle. Join a global IT leader that values your expertise, rewards your contributions, and supports your well-being every step of the way.* The pay range listed above reflects the expected starting salary/Pay rate for this role.
This range may be adjusted based on market conditions, location, and other relevant factors. The Company will determine the final starting salary/Pay rate in consultation with the selected candidate(s), in full compliance with applicable laws
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