Lead Data Engineer

About the role

Deloitte is seeking a Lead Data Engineer- Databricks to support the design, build, and delivery of modern data and analytics solutions for clients across industries.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design and delivery of Databricks-based data and analytics solutions for client engagements

• Managing project teams and workstreams across requirements gathering, solution design, development, testing, and deployment

• Translating business and technical requirements into scalable data pipelines, data models, and platform capabilities

• Advising client stakeholders on architecture, implementation approaches, and operating model considerations for modern data platforms

• Overseeing solution quality, issue resolution, and delivery progress while supporting project economics and timeline management

Requirements

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product

• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships

• Ability to lead projects or workstreams

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor

• Ability to meet deadlines

• Ability to provide clear guidance to others

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

• 6+ years of experience delivering data engineering, analytics, or cloud data platform solutions

• 3+ years of experience with Databricks and Apache Spark

• 3+ years of experience with Python and Structured Query Language (SQL)

• 2+ years of experience leading project teams or workstreams

• Experience with Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, or MLflow (preferred)

• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) (preferred)

• Experience designing batch and streaming data pipelines (preferred)

• Experience with data governance, data quality, or platform security controls (preferred)

• Experience supporting client presentations, proposals, or solution demonstrations (preferred)

Benefits

Deloitte offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

Schedule

Based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve, professionals in this area often travel 50% of the time.