Lead Data Platform Engineer
Core
Lead a team in building robust, scalable, and high-performance data solutions primarily within the Microsoft SQL Server ecosystem, focusing on Very Large Databases (VLDBs) and data warehousing.
Role type
Senior IC Lead Data Platform Engineer (SQL Server/ETL)
Builds
High-performance VLDB solutions, scalable ETL pipelines, and data warehouse architectures.
Domain
Enterprise Data Engineering / SQL Server / Data Warehousing
Required skills
SQL Server (2019+), VLDB management, Performance tuning, Query optimization, Indexing strategies, ETL development, Data modeling, Data architecture, Database security (TDE), Stored procedures, AI tools for code optimization, Leadership/Mentorship
Preferred skills
NoSQL (MongoDB/CouchDB), Python, PySpark
Technologies
SQL Server, SSIS, SSAS, MongoDB, CouchDB, Python, PySpark
Responsibilities
Manage and optimize Very Large Databases (VLDBs) within SQL Server; Lead performance tuning and query optimization; Oversee ETL development and data loading processes; Drive data architecture and modeling decisions; Conduct code reviews for SQL and stored procedures; Implement database security and encryption; Mentor junior developers and analysts.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities