Delivery Lead; Data Engineering – SQL, Snowflake, DBT

Delivery Lead (Data Engineering – SQL, Snowflake, DBT)

10+ Years

Full-Time

We are looking for a strong Delivery Lead with deep expertise in SQL, Snowflake, and DBT
, who can own end-to-end delivery of data engineering solutions. This role requires a blend of hands‑on technical capability
, stakeholder management
, and execution leadership to drive successful outcomes from requirement gathering through production delivery.

• Lead the full lifecycle delivery of data engineering projects—from requirement gathering to deployment and support
• Ensure on‑time, high‑quality delivery aligned with business expectations
• Drive execution with a strong focus on scalability, performance, and data quality

• Engage with business heads and senior stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Act as a bridge between business and engineering teams
• Proactively identify business needs and recommend data‑driven solutions

• Provide hands‑on leadership in:
  • Advanced SQL development
  • Snowflake architecture, data modeling, and optimization
  • DBT‑based transformation frameworks
• Define and enforce best practices for data pipelines, transformations, and governance
• Review designs and code to ensure engineering excellence
• Architect scalable data solutions leveraging Snowflake and modern ELT frameworks (DBT)
• Design robust data models, pipelines, and workflows
• Drive performance tuning and cost optimization initiatives

• Lead and mentor a team of data engineers
• Manage sprint planning, task allocation, and progress tracking
• Ensure adherence to delivery processes, SLAs, and coding standards
• Drive data quality checks and validation frameworks
• Identify delivery risks early and implement mitigation strategies
• Handle escalations and critical issues effectively

• Strong expertise in:
  • SQL (advanced level)
  • Snowflake (data warehousing, performance tuning, security)
  • DBT (data transformation and modeling)
• Strong understanding of data modeling (dimensional & normalized)

• Proven experience in delivery leadership / tech lead roles
• Strong ability to interact with senior business stakeholders
• Excellent requirement gathering and solutioning skills
• Ability to drive multi‑project delivery and prioritization

• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP)
• Exposure to data governance and data quality frameworks
• Agile/Scrum delivery experience

• 10+ years in Data Engineering / Analytics
• 3+ years in Delivery Lead / Technical Lead roles
• Proven track record of leading end-to-end data projects
• Ownership mindset
• Strong execution and accountability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making ability