Lead Data Engineer at Egen | Torre
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Lead Data Engineer

You'll architect cloud-native data platforms, driving impact through unified pipelines and data governance.
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USD143k - 168k/year
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About Egen:Egen is a fast-growing and entrepreneurial company with a data-first mindset. We bring together the best engineering talent working with the most advanced technology platforms, including Google Cloud and Salesforce, to help clients drive action and impact through data and insights. We are committed to being a place where the best people choose to work so they can apply their engineering and technology expertise to envision what is next for how data and platforms can change the world for the better. We are dedicated to learning, thrive on solving tough problems, and continually innovate to achieve fast, effective results. If this describes you, we want you on our team.Want to learn more about life at Egen? Check out these resources in addition to the job description.Role Overview:We're looking for a Lead Data Engineer to architect and build modern, cloud-native data platforms on Google Cloud. You'll lead the design of unified batch and streaming pipelines, drive data quality and governance practices, and set the technical direction for open, interoperable data architectures. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys solving complex data problems and mentoring engineers along the way.What You'll Do:Architect and optimize large-scale data platforms on Google Cloud, with BigQuery as the analytical backboneDesign and build unified batch and streaming pipelines that handle high-volume, mission-critical workloadsLead infrastructure-as-code practices, ensuring environments are repeatable, secure, and version-controlledImplement open table formats to enable cross-cloud and cross-engine data interoperabilityEstablish automated data quality, metadata, and lineage practices across the data estatePartner with data scientists, analysts, and product teams to translate business needs into reliable data productsMentor engineers, review designs, and raise the bar on engineering standardsMust-Have Skills:7+ years in data engineering, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior individual contributor capacity on Google Cloud-based platformsBigQuery (Advanced): Deep knowledge of BigQuery architecture, including partitioning, clustering, slot management, storage optimization, and query execution tuningStreaming & Batch Pipelines: Strong hands-on experience building unified pipelines using Dataflow (Apache Beam), Dataproc, and Pub/SubInfrastructure as Code: Production experience developing and managing cloud infrastructure with TerraformOpen Table Formats: Working knowledge of Apache Iceberg, including its role in enabling cloud and engine interoperability (e.g., across BigQuery, Spark, Snowflake)Data Governance: Experience with Dataplex and Data Catalog for automated data quality checks, metadata tagging, and column-level lineage from source to destinationNice-to-Have Skills:Experience leading or mentoring data engineering teamsFamiliarity with CI/CD for data pipelines (Cloud Build, GitHub Actions)Exposure to multi-cloud or hybrid data architecturesBackground in regulated industries (healthcare, financial services) where governance and lineage are criticalCompensation & Benefits:This role is eligible for our competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being:Comprehensive Health InsurancePaid Leave (Vacation/PTO)Paid HolidaysSick LeaveParental LeaveBereavement Leave401 (k) Employer MatchEmployee Referral BonusesCheck out our complete list of benefits here - >https://egen.ai/people/#benefitsImportant: All roles are subject to standard hiring verification practices, which may include background checks, employment verification, and other relevant checks.EEO and Accommodations: Egen is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Egen will also consider qualified applications with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Egen welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team if you require accommodations during the interview process.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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