Lead Engineer Software
empower
Job Description
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Design, develop, and implement scalable batch and real-time data pipelines usingSnowflake,Amazon Redshift, and AWS-native technologies
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Lead end-to-end data engineering initiatives including data ingestion, transformation (ETL/ELT), data quality, and data delivery across enterprise platforms
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Build andoptimizecloud-native data solutionsleveragingAWS services such asS3, Lambda, Glue, ECS, EMR, IAM, CloudWatch, and related services
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Develop andmaintainmodern ELT transformation frameworks usingdbt(Data Build Tool)for modular, testable, and scalable data modeling
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Implement and support real-time and CDC-based streaming architectures using tools such asKafka,STRIIM, and event-driven integration frameworks
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Design scalable semantic and vector-based data architectures usingVector Databasesto support AI/ML and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) use cases
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Collaborate with data architects, analysts, product owners, and business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions
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Drive best practices in data modeling, governance, metadata management, lineage, and performance optimization
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Implement observability and monitoring solutions using tools such asDatadog, CloudWatch, and custom alerting frameworks to ensure platform reliability and operational excellence
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Lead code reviews,establishengineering standards, and champion CI/CD and DevOps practices for data platforms
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Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues related to data pipelines, orchestration, and warehouse performance
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Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning
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Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies in cloud, AI/ML, and data engineering to drive innovation across the organization
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Enable AI/ML initiatives by building trusted, scalable, and high-quality datasets for advanced analytics and GenAI applications
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Partner with cross-functional teams to implement secure, compliant, andhighly availableenterprise data solutions