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# Lead Data Engineer

- **Company:** National Grid
- **Location:** Waltham, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $142,000.0 - $166,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Software as a Service, Cloud Database, Databases, Data Distribution Service, Information Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Mapping, Data Migration, Data Profiling, Data Synchronization, Data Systems, Database Development, Meta-Data Management, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle (Applications), Application Data, Salesforce.Com, Software Engineering, Esri GIS (Software), Snowflake, Data Analytics, Real Time Data, Data Management, Legacy Systems
- **Published:** September 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/41153440/1

## About the Role

* 7+ years' experience in database development (Snowflake, SQLServer, Oracle, etc)
 * Experience in data mapping, modeling and working with teams to define data models
 * Experience in a dynamic work environment
 * Proven ability to work well in a team environment, and be capable of building and maintaining positive relationships with other staff, departments, and customers
 * Strong communicator
 * Experience with cloud data architecture (Azure)
 * Experience with Snowflake
 * Experience with Matillion (or other ETL tools) is a plus
 * Experience with real-time data loads is a plus
 * Experience with coding/design/implementation of large-scale data warehouse environments (Type 2 & Type 1 SCDs, Kimball design concepts, etc.)
 * Experience with Agile/Lean software development process and practices is a plus
 * Experience in with SaaS solutions such as Salesforce, ESRI and Workforce is a plus, National Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

## Description

The Lead Data Engineer is a collaborative, hands-on role within the Digital Platform Data Engineering team. This individual is responsible for designing scalable, reliable, and high-performing data solutions for a large-volume enterprise environment and leading the engineering teams responsible for implementation.

This role will support a major IT initiative focused on enabling National Grid business partners, improving how employees serve customers today, and building a data platform that supports future growth.
Key Accountabilities

 * Perform and collaborate on system designs, data solution development including data migration and extracts from multiple legacy systems
 * Provide day-to-day supervision and leadership of engineering team(s) responsible for implementation.
 * Updates to data mappings and data catalogs
 * Participate in, and/or lead, design and pre-deployment reviews.
 * Data profiling
 * Design and development of data synchronization processes
 * Participate in the design/development of SaaS solutions, including data modeling
 * Assist in determining the cross-application data standards, data distribution standards and promote data-driven design
 * Create database deliverables ensuring quality and traceability to requirements and adherence to all quality management plans and governance standards
 * Work with the team to ensure that all components work together to meet objectives and performance goals as defined in the requirements. Identify and communicate any cross-area or cross-release issues that may affect other areas of the project
 * Participate in go-live preparation activities such as QA, dress rehearsals, issue remediation, cutover and go-live aftercare
 * Participate in data management maturity assessments to identify gaps and pain points for capabilities including data quality, governance, analytics, metadata management, master data management
 * Seek opportunities for continuous improvement in processes, procedures and systems with regards to data, Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.
National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.


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