Lead Data Engineer

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Job Location
- Smithfield RI (Day One Onsite
- Hybrid)

We are seeking a Lead Data Engineer to provide technical leadership for enterprise data modernization initiatives.

The ideal candidate will define migration strategies, guide engineering teams, and drive the transformation of legacy ETL ecosystems into scalable modern data platforms.

• Lead end-to-end modernization and migration of enterprise data workflows.
• Define technical architecture and migration strategies for Informatica-to-Python ETL transformations.
• Drive the design and implementation of scalable data processing solutions using Python, SQL, and Java Spring Batch.
• Evaluate and implement AI-powered accelerators, Generative AI capabilities, and Copilot-based productivity improvements.
• Provide technical leadership across data engineering, integration, and modernization work streams.
• Conduct architecture reviews, solution assessments, and optimization initiatives.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and technology leadership to align solutions with business objectives.
• Mentor engineering teams and establish development standards and best practices.

• 10+ years of experience in Data Engineering and data modernization.
• Deep expertise in Informatica, Python ETL, and SQL.
• Strong experience with Java Spring Batch and enterprise batch processing.
• Expertise in AWS cloud technologies and modern data architectures.
• Experience leading large-scale ETL migration and transformation programs.
• Strong understanding of Generative AI, Git Hub Copilot, and AI-assisted engineering approaches.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Financial Services industry experience.
• Experience defining enterprise data modernization roadmaps and engineering standard

Capgemini supports all aspects of your well-being throughout the changing stages of your life and career.

• Flexible work
• Healthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well-being programs
• Financial well-being programs such as 401(k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Family building benefits like adoption assistance, surrogacy, and cryopreservation
• Social well-being benefits like subsidized back-up child/elder care and tutoring
• Mentoring, coaching and learning programs
• Employee Resource Groups
• Disaster Relief

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever…