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. In this role, you will help teams translate business needs into scalable data platform capabilities using Databricks and cloud-based technologies.
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
Recruiting for this role ends on 07/31/2026.
Pay
A reasonable estimate of the current range is $134,500 to $265,100.
Schedule
Professionals in this area work across strategy, architecture, implementation, and deployment to help organizations improve how they manage and use data. The team often collaborates with business and technology stakeholders to deliver cloud-enabled, enterprise-scale solutions.
Team
This team supports clients as they modernize their data environments and build scalable platforms for analytics, reporting, and decision-making.
Application Instructions
Information for applicants with a need for accommodation: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/careers/articles/join-deloitte-assistance-for-disabled-applicants.html