Lead Data Engineer

This is a Long term contract, hybrid position

Deerfield Beach, FL (3 days a week onsite)

• Strong communication and advanced SQL skills are critical for this role
• Must have some Azure exposure but expertise is not required à all work will be in their Azure Synapse dedicated SQL pool warehouse

• Design and implement highly scalable and reliable data solutions and certify the accuracy and reliability of data assets in an Agile environment
• Integrate legacy and target-system data to support reporting and operational continuity
• Optimize and fine-tune data solutions for enhanced efficiency and performance
• Help coordinate activities, provide leadership in large projects by:
  Establishing standards and providing guidance to other Data Engineers / Ensures other Data Engineers are following standards
• Provide strategic input and help set direction on data preparation and data modeling practices.
• Subject matter expert of ETL tools, pipelines, and performance implication of solutions
• Ability to work across and within multiple methodologies / technologies / business domains

• 5+ years of SQL in a data-related role
• 5+ years of Data Integration and ETL tool experience
• Azure cloud platform knowledge preferred
• Experience with Agile methodology and Azure Dev Ops preferred
• Experience in the automotive or captive finance industry is a plus
• Detail oriented and willing to contribute as a team player
• Demonstrates curiosity and sound judgment—asking thoughtful questions when clarity is needed, while confidently executing against defined direction in fast-paced environments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills