Programmer/Analyst: IV (Lead) (1156717)

Location: Columbus, OH Salary: $70.00 USD Hourly - $80.00 USD Hourly Description Overview Seeking a Lead ETL Developer to join our Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) team. This role is responsible for leading the design, development, and optimization of scalable data pipelines and solutions that enable the business to leverage data as a strategic asset.As a technical leader, you will partner across engineering, architecture, QA, and business teams to deliver high-quality, reliable data solutions. You will drive best practices across the SDLC, mentor team members, and help shape the future-state data ecosystem leveraging modern cloud technologies including AWS, Snowflake, and Python-based frameworks. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & DeliveryLead the design, development, and maintenance of ETL/ELT pipelines in the EDW ecosystemEnsure alignment to enterprise data architecture, standards, and best practicesDrive solution design from requirements and data mapping documents to scalable technical implementations Development & Engineering Excellence Build and optimize data pipelines using AWS Glue, Snowflake, Python/PySpark, and IBM DataStageImplement reusable, metadata-driven, and performance-optimized data integration patternsEnforce coding standards, version control, and CI/CD practices Data Quality, Testing & Observability Define and implement unit testing, regression testing, and data validation strategiesPartner with QA to support system and integration testing effortsTroubleshoot and resolve data and pipeline issues across development, QA, and production environments Collaboration & Communication Work closely with Product Owners, BSAs, architects, and upstream/downstream teams to deliver end-to-end solutionsCommunicate progress, risks, and blockers clearly to stakeholders and leadershipSupport production operations, including incident triage and root cause analysis Continuous Improvement & Innovation Identify opportunities to improve performance, reliability, and scalability of data pipelinesContribute to modernization efforts (cloud migration, Snowflake optimization, automation)Stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies in data engineering People Leadership & Mentorship Mentor and coach junior and mid-level developers on technical skills and best practicesProvide technical guidance and code reviews to ensure quality and consistencyLead development efforts on key initiatives and serve as a project-level technical lead Basic Qualifications Bachelor's Degree5+ years of ETL/Data Engineering experience in enterprise data warehouse environments or an additional 4 years of related work experience may be considered in lieu of the Bachelor's Degree5+ years of experience with SQL and Database development.5+ years of hands on-experience with Python/PySpark and ETL tools.3+ Years of experience with cloud-based data platforms Preferred Qualifications Strong understanding of Data Warehousing Concepts, modeling, and SDLC methodologies.Proven experience leading development teams or acting as a technical lead on large-scale data initiativesExperience with AWS services (Glue, S3, EC2) and Snowflake architecture optimizationKnowledge of data pipeline observability, monitoring, and automated testing frameworksExperience defining future-state data architecture or modernization roadmapsFamiliarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and version control systemsUnderstanding of data governance, security, and regulatory considerations in financial servicesAWS Certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer) preferredPrior experience in banking or financial services industry What Success Looks Like In This Role Delivers reliable, scalable, and high-performing data pipelinesDrives consistency in development standards and SDLC practices across the teamActs as a trusted technical partner across engineering and business stakeholdersElevates team capability through mentorship and structured guidanceActively contributes to modernization and innovation within the EDW platform Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements. By providing your phone number, you consent to: (1) receive automated text messages and calls from the Judge Group, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively "Judge") to such phone number regarding job opportunities, your job application, and for other related purposes. Message & data rates apply and message frequency may vary. Consistent with Judge's Privacy Policy, information obtained from your consent will not be shared with third parties for marketing/promotional purposes. Reply STOP to opt out of receiving telephone calls and text messages from Judge and HELP for help. Contact: ukhan@judge.com This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Find us on the web at www.judge.com