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# Lead Data Engineer

- **Company:** National Grid
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $142,000.0 - $178,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Software as a Service, Cloud Database, Databases, Data Distribution Service, 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 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d4120854b77c3426

## 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., * 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