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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Data Engineer - **Company:** ISO New England - **Location:** Holyoke, MA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Airflow, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Data Analysis, Software Quality, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Mart, Data Systems, Data Warehousing, Relational Databases, Database Design, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Performance Tuning, SQL Databases, Enterprise Data Management, Cloud Platform System, System Availability, Grafana, Database Performance, Data Strategy, Cloudformation, Information Technology, Data Management, Terraform, Data Pipelines - **Published:** June 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c0841a9aedeaeb7a ## About the Role Do you have experience in Team leadership?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field (Master's degree preferred) * 8+ years of experience in data engineering, business intelligence, or analytics roles * 5+ years of hands-on experience with SQL and Python, building and maintaining scalable data pipelines * 5+ years of experience with cloud-based data platforms (AWS preferred: S3, Lambda, Athena, Aurora, Glue, Redshift) * Strong expertise in relational data modeling, database design, and performance optimization (PostgreSQL preferred) * Experience mentoring and developing engineers, fostering best practices, code quality, and a culture of continuous improvement. * Strong communication skills with the ability to translate business requirements into scalable data solutions * Ability to influence architectural decisions and collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, analytics, and business teams Preferred Qualifications * Experience with modern data stack tools such as dbt, Airflow or Dagster, and CI/CD pipelines * Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale data architectures and data platforms * Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation) and DevOps best practices * Experience with data governance, data quality frameworks, and observability tools This employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position (ex: H-1B, F-1/CPT/OPT, O-1, E-3, TN, J, etc.). ## Description We have an important role to play in securing the region's clean and reliable energy future and are looking for a Data Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain the enterprise data warehouse, data marts, and BI data systems that support business decision-making and strategic initiatives. You will build reliable, scalable data solutions, improve efficiency through automation and innovation, and help ensure the quality, integrity, and performance of our data platforms., Lead the design and implementation of scalable data platforms, including data warehouses, data marts, and ETL/ELT pipelines. Establish standards and best practices for data modeling, transformation, and system design. * Drive Platform Performance & Reliability Ensure high availability and performance of data systems through optimization, monitoring, and operational excellence. Oversee pipeline reliability, database performance, and production readiness for mission-critical workloads. * Lead Data Strategy & Integration Partner with business and IT stakeholders to align data architecture with organizational goals. Drive integration of data systems and ensure consistency, accessibility, and usability of enterprise data. * Advance Innovation & Technical Leadership Evaluate and adopt new tools, frameworks, and emerging technologies. 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