Lead Data Engineer - Las Vegas, NV

Photon Interactive UK Ltd
  • Las Vegas, NV
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30+ days ago

Job Description

Greetings Everyone

Who are we?

For the past 20 years, we have powered many Digital Experiences for the Fortune 500. Since 1999, we have grown from a few people to more than 4000 team members across the globe that are engaged in various Digital Modernization. For a brief 1 minute video about us, you can check https://youtu.be/uJWBWQZEA6o.

  • Technical Lead - Data Engineering

  • Position Overview

  • We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead to drive our data engineering initiatives and lead a team of 5-6 engineers.

  • This role requires a blend of hands-on technical expertise and leadership capabilities.

  • Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of 5-6 data engineers, fostering technical growth and collaboration

  • Design and implement scalable data pipelines using Apache Airflow ( experience with Airflow 3 is preferred).

  • Understanding of Snowflake architecture.

  • Integrate and maintain real-time streaming applications using Apache Kafka / Spark Streaming

  • Build and integrate APIs across multiple systems and platforms

  • Drive technical decision-making and establish best practices

  • Ensure code quality through reviews and implementation

Required Qualifications

  • 7-8+ years of hands-on experience in data engineering or related fields

Strong proficiency in:

  • Apache Airflow (DAG development, workflow orchestration)

  • Snowflake

  • Advanced SQL (complex queries, performance tuning)

  • Apache Kafka (streaming, event-driven architectures)

  • API development and integration (REST/SOAP)

  • Proven experience leading technical teams (3+ years preferred)

  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills

  • Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies

  • What We Offer

  • Opportunity to lead impactful data initiatives

  • Collaborative and innovative work environment

Compensation, Benefits and Duration

Minimum Compensation: USD 33,000

Maximum Compensation: USD 118,000

Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.

Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.

This position is available for independent contractors

No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post

Numbers & Facts

LocationLas Vegas, NV

Skills

  • Apacheunmatched
  • Apache Kafkaunmatched
  • Apache Sparkunmatched
  • Application Programming Interface (API)unmatched
  • Best Practicesunmatched
  • Code Reviewsunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Data Managementunmatched
  • Lead Generationunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Multiplatform/Cross-Platformunmatched
  • Performance Tuning/Optimizationunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • REST (Representational State Transfer)unmatched
  • SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol)unmatched
  • SQL (Structured Query Language)unmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Technical Leadershipunmatched

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