Job Summary :
We are seeking an accomplished Software Engineering Lead to guide our enterprise data engineering efforts, with a focus on Azure Data Lake , Databricks , and secure cloud design. This leadership role requires deep technical expertise in the Azure ecosystem , data architecture , and hands-on experience delivering secure, scalable solutions. Citizenship is required due to project constraints. Key Responsibilities : Architectural Design and Implementation :
- Design robust data architectures using Azure Data Lake and Databricks .
- Optimize workflows for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
- Define and implement best practices for data ingestion, storage, and retrieval.
Data Governance and Security :
Implement Azure security protocols , including RBAC, encryption, and compliance controls.Conduct audits and vulnerability assessments with security teams.Enforce governance aligned with organizational and industry standards.Team Leadership and Collaboration :
Lead a team of data engineers; provide mentoring and direction.Align technical delivery with business strategy through Agile practices.Partner with analysts, scientists, and IT to deliver secure, high-impact solutions.Platform Optimization and Monitoring :
Manage Azure Data Lake / Databricks environments and monitor system health.Introduce new tools and optimize Azure services for data performance.Develop alerting systems and incident response for platform stability.Strategic Planning and Roadmap Development :
Create and execute a roadmap for long-term data engineering strategy.Advocate for lakehouse adoption and cloud cost optimization.Stay current with data engineering trends and innovations.Required Experience :
Citizenship — required without exceptionBachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, IT, or related fieldyears in data engineering (+ years in leadership roles)Extensive hands-on experience with Azure Data Lake , Databricks , and other Azure servicesProven success implementing enterprise-scale data solutionsRequired Skills :
Azure platform architecture & engineeringData lake design and optimizationDatabricks development and orchestrationAzure RBAC, encryption, security best practicesSQL and data modeling proficiencyPreferred Skills :
Azure Data Engineer Associate / Azure Solutions Architect certificationExperience with data lakehouse architecturesFamiliarity with GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, or other data governance frameworksDevOps practices for data environmentsCI / CD for data pipelinesAdditional Skills :
Agile delivery leadershipDocumentation of architectures and operational processesCollaboration with multidisciplinary teamsStrategic planning and platform innovationBenefits :
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plansk Retirement FundAbout the Client :
Trusted engineering, construction, and project management partner serving Energy, Infrastructure, Manufacturing & Technology, Mining & Metals, and Nuclear, Security & Environmental sectors. From planning to operations, we deliver impactful projects for industry and government, making a lasting difference globally. About GTT :
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity! Job Number :
LI-GTT LI-Onsite