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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Platform Lead - **Company:** Developmental Pathways - **Location:** Aurora, CO, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $155,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Software Documentation, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Systems, Data Vault Modeling, Data Warehousing, Microsoft SQL Server, Power BI, SQL Databases, SQL Server Integration Services, SQL Server Analysis Services, Transact-SQL, Data Strategy, Atlassian Tools, Data Management, Data Pipelines - **Published:** June 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1e3a85ab60a6f4af ## About the Role Do you have a valid Driver's License license?, Do you have experience in T-SQL?, Do you have a Associate's degree?, * 5+ years as a Data Platform Lead (or similar leadership role) * Advanced expertise in T-SQL and Power BI * Strong experience with data modeling, ETL processes, and SQL-based systems * Proven ability to lead/mentor technical teams while remaining hands-on * Ability to connect technical solutions to business outcomes * Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences, * Bachelor's + 3 years experience, or * Associate's + 5-7 years experience, or * 8+ years of relevant experience Additional Requirements * Must reside in Colorado * Valid driver's license and reliable transportation (or approved alternative) * Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship Nice to Have * Data Vault 2.0 experience * Azure / modern data platform exposure * Agile tools (Azure DevOps Boards) * Microsoft or analytics certifications (Power BI, Azure, CAP) ## Description Developmental Pathways (DP) is looking for a Data Platform Lead to shape and lead our enterprise data strategy. This is a high-impact role where you'll influence how data is built, governed, and used across the organization, while mentoring a team and staying hands-on with modern data solutions. If you're passionate about building scalable data platforms, leading people, and driving business value through data, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference. Why Join Us * 4-day work week (40 hours, Monday-Thursday) * Hybrid flexibility with a collaborative on-site component * Lead the design of a modern enterprise data warehouse (Data Vault 2.0) * Mission-driven work supporting individuals and families across Colorado What You'll Do * Lead and evolve our end-to-end data strategy across engineering, analytics, and reporting * Design and implement a SQL Server-based enterprise data warehouse * Build and optimize data pipelines, models, and BI solutions (T-SQL, SSIS, SSAS, Power BI) * Establish data governance, quality, and documentation standards * Mentor and guide a team of data professionals * Partner with business leaders to translate data into actionable insights * Modernize and improve existing data infrastructure and reporting capabilities ## Related Videos - [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) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [Enjoying SQL data pipelines with dbt](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/823-enjoying-sql-data-pipelines-with-dbt) - [The Data Mesh as the end of the Datalake as we know it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/156-the-data-mesh-as-the-end-of-the-datalake-as-we-know-it) - [REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and more: A comparison of modern API styles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100247-rest-graphql-grpc-and-more-a-comparison-of-modern-api-styles) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)