Technical Lead & Data Architect

eTeam Inc.

Newark, NJ

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$67–$67.11 Per Hour

SKILLS

AWS Lambda, Agile Programming Methodologies, Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS), Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Apache Spark, Architectural Services, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Best Practices, Business Architecture, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Code Reviews, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Improvement, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Modeling, Data Processing, Data Quality, Data Warehousing, DataArchitect Data Modeling Tool, Database Extract Transform and Load (ETL), DevOps, Distributed Computing, Electronic Medical Records, Energy & Utilities, Enterprise Architecture, Financial Services, Git, GitHub, Healthcare, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Internet Security, Jenkins, Leadership, Mentoring, Metadata, Operational Support, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Problem Solving Skills, Production Support, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Requirements Management, SQL (Structured Query Language), Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Software Engineering, Structured Data, Systems Engineering, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Technical Strategy, Technical Writing, Unix Shell Programming, Unstructured Data

LOCATION

Newark, NJ

POSTED

1 day ago

Job Title: Technical Lead & Data Architect
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 12 months
Location: Newark, NJ
Onsite role

The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in cloud-based data architecture with hands-on technical leadership experience in delivering modern ETL pipelines and data engineering solutions within AWS environments.

Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership

Lead and mentor a team of data engineers and ETL developers in the delivery of cloud-native data solutions.
Provide technical direction, architectural guidance, and best practices for ETL development and data integration initiatives.
Conduct design reviews, code reviews, and solution assessments to ensure scalability, maintainability, security, and performance.
Collaborate with project managers, business stakeholders, architects, and application teams to define delivery roadmaps and technical strategies.
Drive Agile/Scrum delivery processes and ensure successful execution of sprint commitments.
Data Architecture & Solution Design
Design scalable, secure, and high-performance data architectures on AWS.
Architect enterprise ETL/ELT pipelines for batch and real-time data processing.
Define data ingestion, transformation, storage, and consumption patterns across structured and unstructured data sources.
Establish enterprise data modeling standards, metadata management practices, and data governance frameworks.
Develop reusable frameworks, accelerators, and reference architectures for cloud data engineering initiatives.

AWS Data Engineering & ETL Development
Design and implement ETL workflows using AWS-native services such as:

AWS Glue
AWS Lambda
Amazon S3
Amazon Redshift
Amazon EMR
AWS Step Functions
Amazon Athena
Amazon RDS
AWS Lake Formation
Build and optimize large-scale data pipelines and orchestration frameworks.
Ensure data quality, lineage, monitoring, observability, and operational supportability of ETL solutions.
Optimize cloud performance and cost efficiency across AWS data services.
Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with business and analytics teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
Work closely with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and enterprise architecture teams to align with organizational standards.
Provide status updates, technical documentation, and executive-level communication regarding solution delivery and risks.
Support production deployments, incident resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
8+ years of experience in data engineering, ETL development, or data architecture.
3+ years of experience leading technical teams or serving in a technical lead capacity.
Strong hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and data platforms.
Deep expertise in ETL/ELT architecture and implementation.
Strong proficiency in SQL and Python.
Experience with cloud-based data lakes, data warehouses, and distributed processing frameworks.
Experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code.
Strong understanding of data governance, security, and compliance best practices.
Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications
AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Data Analytics Specialty, or related AWS certifications.
Familiarity with Apache Spark and distributed computing frameworks.
Experience supporting analytics, reporting, and AI/ML workloads.
Experience working in regulated industries such as utilities, energy, healthcare, or financial services.

Technical Skills

Cloud & AWS
AWS Glue
AWS Lambda
Amazon S3
Amazon Redshift
Amazon Athena
Amazon EMR
AWS IAM
AWS Step Functions
AWS Lake Formation

Programming & Tools

Python
SQL
PySpark
Shell scripting
Terraform / CloudFormation
Git
Jenkins / GitHub Actions

Data Technologies

ETL/ELT
Data Warehousing
Data Lakes
Data Modeling
Metadata Management
Data Governance
Leadership Competencies
Technical leadership and mentoring
Strategic thinking and architecture planning
Problem-solving and decision-making
Team collaboration and communication
Delivery and execution focus

About the Company

eTeam Inc.

Looking for a great job? Join eTeam. We’re looking for talented staffing professionals to join our staff. We also provide contract assignments and full-time jobs at Fortune 2000 Companies. We’ve been named one of the best companies to work for by Staffing Industry Analysts and New Jersey Business.

COMPANY SIZE

100 to 499 employees

INDUSTRY

Other/Not Classified

FOUNDED

1998

WEBSITE

www.eteaminc.com

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