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)