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Lead Data Engineer

Lead Data Engineer

Global Technical Talent • Toronto, ON
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Job Summary

The Data Engineering Lead is a senior technical professional responsible for designing, building, and optimizing scalable data architectures and processes to enable efficient data utilization and data-driven decision-making. This role combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership skills to drive best-in-class data engineering solutions and mentor junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

Data Architecture and Engineering:

  • Oversee the design and implementation of robust, scalable, and reliable data systems, ensuring high performance and alignment with business goals.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and translate them into effective data architecture and engineering solutions.
  • Develop and manage software processes that facilitate seamless data movement between data warehouses, data lakes, and other internal systems.
  • Design and optimize ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) pipelines to prepare high-quality data for various stakeholders.
  • Design and build Data Ingestion frameworks, data quality frameworks and an integrated audit system.

Data Quality and Governance:

  • Implement data quality assurance processes to identify and resolve data inconsistencies and issues.
  • Establish data governance practices to maintain data accuracy, integrity, and security.
  • Analyze data to derive meaningful insights that support data-driven decision-making.
  • Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders effectively.

Technical Leadership and Mentorship:

  • Serve as a technical authority in data engineering, staying updated on industry trends and best practices.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior Data Engineers, fostering their professional development.
  • Facilitate knowledge sharing, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.
Required Experience
  • years of experience in data engineering, with a proven track record of designing and implementing scalable, high-performance data systems.
  • Significant experience in leading small teams of Data Engineers and fostering their professional growth.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical solutions effectively.
Nice-to-Have Experience
  • Ability to travel to other offices or client locations as needed.
  • Strong communication skills
  • Fluency in English
  • Client-first mentality
  • Intense work ethic
  • Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach
Required Skills
  • SQL
  • Python
  • ETL pipeline development
Preferred Skills
  • Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Data warehousing concepts
  • Big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark, Kafka)
  • Data modeling and database management
  • Data integration tools
Additional Skills
  • Data ingestion frameworks
  • Data quality frameworks
  • Audit systems
  • Analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Stakeholder communication
About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the and Canada.

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