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# Lead Data Platform Engineer (Remote in ME)

- **Company:** Motion Recruitment Partners LLC.
- **Location:** Portland, ME, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, Software Quality, Information Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Systems, Data Visualization, Database Applications, Python (Programming Language), Standard Sql, Strategies of Testing, Jupyter Notebook, Data Processing, ReactJS, Tools for Reporting, Data Delivery, Streamlit Framework, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/f71ca012-a8f3-4a4c-9da5-71e6126df295

## About the Role

* 8+ years of experience in data engineering, analytics engineering, or data platform development
 * Expert-level proficiency with Python and SQL
 * Proven success designing and deploying scalable data processing solutions
 * Experience leading technical initiatives from requirements gathering through production delivery
 * Strong background building ETL/ELT workflows and data integration frameworks
 * Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects and stakeholders
 * Experience implementing testing strategies, code quality standards, and development best practices
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
 * Experience working within Agile software development environments

Desired Skills & Experience

 * Previous experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, laboratory, or scientific research organizations
 * Exposure to complex instrument-generated datasets and structured/unstructured data sources
 * Experience developing user-facing reporting tools, dashboards, or data-driven applications
 * Familiarity with Streamlit, React, Jupyter Notebooks, or similar technologies
 * Experience leveraging AI-assisted development or data processing solutions
 * Prior mentorship or team leadership experience, Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

## Description

* Architect and develop end-to-end data solutions for scientific and research-focused environments
 * Design reusable data models, ingestion frameworks, and transformation processes
 * Build and optimize large-scale data pipelines that support critical business operations
 * Create robust parsing and schema-generation capabilities for diverse data formats
 * Develop reusable engineering components and shared Python libraries
 * Collaborate with solution architects and product teams to translate business goals into technical designs
 * Ensure reliable, high-quality data delivery through automated testing and validation practices
 * Build analytical applications, dashboards, and visualization tools that support customer needs
 * Identify opportunities to improve engineering efficiency, scalability, and code quality
 * Lead technical discussions and contribute to architectural decision-making
 * Coach junior engineers and provide hands-on technical guidance
 * Partner directly with stakeholders to deliver successful project outcomes and measurable value