Lead Data Engineer

Job Overview

Our client is a nationally recognized organization seeking a Lead Data Engineer to join a growing data and engineering team. This role will focus on building scalable data platforms, supporting analytics initiatives, and driving data engineering best practices within a modern Azure-based environment.

This is a hands-on technical leadership opportunity focused on building and supporting modern data platforms. The role will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining production-grade data pipelines, data models, governance frameworks, and data services while helping establish engineering standards and best practices. The ideal candidate will bring strong Azure data engineering experience, technical leadership capabilities, and a passion for delivering reliable, scalable, and business-focused data solutions.

Job Title: Lead Data Engineer

Location: 100% Remote, with occasional travel to onboard initially

Job Type: Contract-to-Hire

Pay Rate: $85 hr/w2

Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and data platforms.
• Develop and support data integration processes across multiple business systems and applications.
• Create and maintain data models that support operational reporting, analytics, and business intelligence needs.
• Implement data quality, monitoring, and observability practices to ensure reliable data delivery.
• Establish and maintain governance, lineage, and reconciliation processes.
• Support business reporting and analytics initiatives by delivering trusted and accessible data.
• Provide technical leadership through mentoring, design reviews, and engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across business and technology teams to deliver scalable solutions.

Must Haves:

• 7+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Analytics Engineering, or related data platform roles.
• Strong Python and SQL development skills.
• Experience building and supporting enterprise ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Strong understanding of data modeling and data warehousing concepts.
• Hands-on experience with modern Azure data technologies, including Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Synapse, ADLS, and Azure SQL or PostgreSQL.
• Experience with data quality, governance, lineage, and monitoring frameworks.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software development practices.
• Ability to gather business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Experience mentoring team members and contributing to technical leadership initiatives.

Nice to Have:

• Experience integrating enterprise business systems and operational data sources.
• Experience supporting analytics, reporting, or customer-focused applications.
• Experience with search technologies, APIs, or data services.
• Experience using AI-enabled tools to improve data engineering workflows.
• Experience with cloud-native data platforms and modern data architecture patterns.

Skills

data pipelines, Python, SQL, data modeling, ETL/ELT, Azure

Top Skills Details

data pipelines,Python,SQL,data modeling,ETL/ELT,Azure

Experience Level

Expert Level

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Duluth, GA.

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $90.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.