Technical Lead – Databricks, Data Engineering & Data Modeling
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Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for a Technical Lead – Databricks, Data Engineering & Data Modeling. The position is focused on spearheading data engineering initiatives within a global asset management technology team. The role involves a mix of technical leadership, hands-on development, and strategic design to support ongoing Unity Catalog development, data modeling, and orchestration efforts.
Pay rate range (CAD): $75.00/hr – $80.00/hr
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and implementation of data solutions using Databricks and Unity Catalog
- Enforce coding standards and conduct rigorous code reviews to ensure high-quality deliverables
- Provide technical guidance and leadership to a team of data developers and engineers
- Translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions and data models
- Support the development and modernization of Unity Catalog and related data frameworks
- Drive the design of gold tables and ensure data structures align with business needs
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on CI/CD pipeline development, orchestration, and automation
- Participate actively in technical discussions, solution design, and architecture reviews
- Balance hands-on development with strategic leadership to ensure project success
Desired Skill-Set
- Extensive experience with Databricks and Unity Catalog
- Strong expertise in data engineering and data modeling
- Proficiency in Python and data orchestration with ADF
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and coding standards
- Proven track record in technical leadership and solution design
- Ability to translate business needs into effective data solutions
- Knowledge of software development frameworks and best practices in data environments
Nice to Have
- Experience with dependency frameworks and alerting systems
- Familiarity with advanced data monitoring and automation tools
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