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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Delivery Lead - Data Engineering & Data Platforms (FP&A Focus) - **Company:** First Soft Solutions - **Location:** Minneapolis, MN, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $132,000.0 - $286,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Business Analytics Applications, Data Analysis, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Transformation, Data Mining, Data Systems, Data Visualization, Data Warehousing, Database Development, DevOps, Dimensional Modeling, Linear Regression, Machine Learning, Meta-Data Management, Natural Language Processing, Oracle Databases, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Power BI, Cloud Services, Standard Sql, Unstructured Data, Enterprise Data Management, Snowflake, Deep Learning, Information Technology, Data Management, Data Pipelines - **Published:** June 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/uscdb4d3d49f6d8fa81772fbd0bfd62c6a ## About the Role The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in data engineering, analytics platforms, cloud technologies, and enterprise-scale data transformation initiatives. The role requires close collaboration with senior business executives, finance leadership, data teams, and technology stakeholders to deliver scalable, high-performance data solutions that support financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and advanced analytics., * 20 25 years of overall experience in Information Technology services across multiple industries. * Proven experience leading enterprise-scale data engineering and analytics programs. * Strong experience working directly with senior executives and business stakeholders. * Demonstrated experience delivering FP&A, financial reporting, forecasting, and analytics solutions. Data Engineering & Architecture * 8 10 years of experience designing and implementing enterprise data platform architectures. * Strong expertise in: * Data Engineering * Big Data Platforms * Machine Learning * Deep Learning * Natural Language Processing (NLP) * Time Series Analysis * Data Mining * Optimization & Simulation * Linear and Non-Linear Modeling Extensive experience with: * Snowflake * Oracle Database * SQL Development and Performance Optimization Data Integration & Analytics * 5+ years of experience designing and implementing data consolidation and conformance solutions across disparate enterprise data sources. * Strong understanding of enterprise data warehousing, dimensional modeling, and analytical data structures. * Experience supporting advanced analytics, reporting, and business intelligence initiatives. Cloud Technologies * 3+ years of hands-on experience with AWS cloud services. * Experience designing scalable cloud-native data platforms and data pipelines. Preferred Qualifications * Experience with Informatica Intelligent Cloud Services (IICS). * Experience building high-volume ETL/ELT data pipelines. * Strong hands-on experience with Power BI development, dashboards, and data visualization. * Experience implementing modern data governance, metadata management, and data quality frameworks. * Knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies and DevOps practices for data platforms., * FP&A Domain Expertise * Data Engineering * Data Platform Architecture * Snowflake * Oracle * SQL * AWS Cloud * Data Warehousing * Data Modeling * ETL/ELT Development * Executive Stakeholder Management * Program & Delivery Leadership Preferred Skills * Informatica Intelligent Cloud Services (IICS) * Power BI * Machine Learning & AI Platforms * Big Data Technologies * Advanced Analytics & Forecasting Soft Skills * Exceptional communication and presentation skills. * Strong executive presence with the ability to engage C-level stakeholders. * Strategic thinking combined with hands-on technical leadership. * Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in complex enterprise environments. * Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities ## Description We are seeking an experienced Delivery Lead Data Engineering & Data Platforms with strong Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) domain expertise to lead the design, delivery, and modernization of enterprise data platforms. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a blend of technical depth, delivery management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic data architecture experience., * Lead end-to-end delivery of enterprise data engineering and data platform initiatives. * Partner with FP&A, Finance, and executive leadership teams to translate business requirements into scalable data solutions. * Design and implement modern data architectures supporting analytics, reporting, forecasting, and machine learning workloads. * Drive data integration, data modeling, data governance, and data quality initiatives across multiple source systems. * Architect and oversee large-scale data transformation programs involving structured and unstructured data. * Lead development teams in building robust ETL/ELT pipelines and cloud-native data solutions. * Ensure delivery excellence through effective planning, execution, risk management, and stakeholder communication. * Collaborate with business and technical teams to establish data standards, best practices, and reusable frameworks. * Provide technical leadership and mentorship to data engineers, architects, and analysts. * Present technical and business solutions to senior executives and key stakeholders. ## Related Videos - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Data Analytics with Microsoft Fabric: End-to-End Use Case with Data Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1547-data-analytics-with-microsoft-fabric-end-to-end-use-case-with-data-agents) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) ## Related Articles - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer)