Lead Data Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Lead Data Engineer based in the United States. This role offers the opportunity to lead the design and evolution of modern enterprise data platforms supporting analytics, reporting, and AI-driven initiatives. You’ll take ownership of scalable data architectures, ingestion frameworks, pipelines, and governed data products. The position combines hands-on engineering with technical leadership across data modeling, cloud platforms, governance, and reliability. You’ll work closely with AI/ML, platform engineering, security, analytics, and business teams to deliver trusted data solutions. A strong focus on observability, data quality, security, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience will be central to your work. You’ll also help establish standards and processes that make data more accessible, consistent, secure, and business-ready. This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced data engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and leading large-scale data initiatives.