Lead Data Engineer

Los Angeles, CA, 91608

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Type: Direct Placement

Reference ID: 32261534

Date Posted: 07/31/2026



Apply now: Lead Data Engineer / Delivery Lead, location is in LA. The start date is ASAP for this contract position.

Job Title: Lead Data Engineer / Delivery Lead
Location-Type: LA
Start Date Is: ASAP
Duration: Contract
Compensation Range: $130-150K
Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
 

Job Description:
Lead end-to-end data engineering delivery while serving as the primary client-facing program owner, ensuring scalable data solutions and successful project execution.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

  • Lead development and optimization of data pipelines using Databricks, SQL, Python, and PySpark
  • Design and maintain data models, Lakehouse architecture, and data marts
  • Orchestrate and monitor ETL/ELT workflows, ensuring performance and reliability
  • Act as primary point of contact for stakeholders, running meetings and providing updates
  • Manage timelines, deliverables, and overall workstream execution
  • Coordinate across onshore/offshore teams and unblock technical challenges
  • Conduct code reviews, enforce best practices, and mentor engineering team members
  • Oversee data quality, monitoring, alerting, and production issue resolution
  • Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions

Requirements:

  • Must-Haves:
    • 8–12 years of experience in data engineering or analytics roles
    • Strong hands-on experience with Databricks (critical requirement)
    • Proficiency in SQL, Python, and PySpark
    • Experience building and maintaining scalable ETL/ELT pipelines
    • Strong understanding of data warehousing and dimensional modeling
    • Experience with workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow)
    • Cloud experience (AWS preferred; any cloud acceptable with Databricks)
    • Proven experience in client/stakeholder management and communication
    • Experience owning projects, managing timelines, and delivering end-to-end solutions
    • Leadership experience guiding teams and coordinating across multiple workstreams
  • Nice-to-Haves:
    • Media or entertainment industry experience
    • Experience leading offshore teams
    • Prior experience in a tech lead, delivery lead, or solutions role
    • AWS-specific expertise
    • Master's degree in a relevant field

 

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