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# Lead Data Engineer

- **Company:** Robert Half
- **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Airflow, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Database, Information Systems, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Dataspaces, Data Systems, Data Warehousing, Database Development, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Software Tools, SQL Databases, Workflow Management Systems, Enterprise Data Management, Cloud Platform System, Snowflake, Data Strategy, Information Technology, Data Pipelines, Databricks
- **Published:** October 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/FD28DE18EFC34EE0A51DF21251E72555/job/

## About the Role

* 10+ years of experience in Data Engineering, including experience leading projects and mentoring engineers
 * Proven experience leading or playing a key role in a Snowflake migration or major data platform modernization initiative
 * Strong hands-on expertise with Snowflake
 * Experience with Airflow and/or Astronomer for workflow orchestration
 * Advanced Python and SQL development skills
 * Strong experience designing and supporting ETL/ELT pipelines
 * Deep understanding of data warehousing concepts and modern data architectures
 * Experience with cloud-based data platforms and services, preferably within Azure environments
 * Strong knowledge of data quality, governance, performance tuning, and scalability best practices
 * Ability to wear multiple hats and operate effectively within lean, fast-paced organizations
 * Experience working in small to mid-sized companies or high-growth environments preferred
 * Strong communication skills with the ability to serve as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders
 * Demonstrated leadership experience with mentoring, coaching, and influencing engineering teams
 * Experience evaluating and implementing modern data technologies and architectural improvements
 * Familiarity with Databricks is a plus but not required
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
 * Ability to work onsite in the Atlanta area four days per week
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## Description

Robert Half is working with a client in the Atlanta area seeking a Senior Lead Data Engineer.

 * Lead the design, development, and optimization of enterprise data platforms and data warehouse solutions
 * Drive the migration and modernization of legacy data environments to Snowflake
 * Architect and build scalable ETL/ELT pipelines that support analytics, reporting, and business intelligence initiatives
 * Design and maintain high-performance data models, data architectures, and data integration frameworks
 * Implement data quality, governance, monitoring, and performance optimization best practices
 * Serve as the technical lead for data engineering initiatives and help define the long-term data strategy and roadmap
 * Partner closely with business stakeholders, product teams, and technical leadership to translate requirements into scalable solutions
 * Utilize Airflow and/or Astronomer to orchestrate and manage complex data workflows
 * Develop solutions leveraging Python, SQL, Snowflake, and cloud-based data technologies
 * Mentor and guide other engineers while influencing technical direction and engineering standards
 * Evaluate and implement modern data engineering tools, frameworks, and best practices
 * Support the growth and scalability of the organization's data ecosystem while ensuring reliable, trusted, and accessible data