Data Engineer IV (Remote)
Core
Define enterprise-wide data architecture, platform strategy, and governance standards while solving complex distributed system problems.
Role type
Principal Data Engineer / Architect (strategic & hands-on IC)
Builds
Enterprise-scale lakehouse, warehouse, and distributed data platforms
Domain
Enterprise data architecture, multi-cloud, and distributed systems
Deliverable
production ML models (via careerplan.io/jobs/CA-00A-6E-C67-data-engineer-iv-remote)
Required skills
Enterprise data architecture, Lakehouse/Delta Lake design, distributed systems engineering, data governance, MDM, metadata management, cost optimization, technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Master's degree in CS/IT/Data Science, experience leading multi-team initiatives
Technologies
SQL, Spark, Python, Databricks, Delta Lake, Azure Data Factory
Responsibilities
Design scalable lakehouse and distributed data architectures; lead enterprise-wide modernization projects; define standards for data modeling, lineage, and security; create reusable architectural patterns; solve complex technical bottlenecks; mentor senior engineers; influence leadership decisions on data strategy.
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship