[Remote] Lead Data Engineer / Data Architect

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. TEK NINJAS is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to lead enterprise-grade data architecture initiatives within a high-performing financial services environment. The role involves data platform engineering, data modelling, pipeline design, and a strong focus on data quality and governance. Responsibilities • Lead and define the data architecture strategy for enterprise data platforms • Design and implement data models (Conceptual, Logical, Physical) and data integration frameworks • Develop and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines using AWS Glue, Snowflake, and Python • Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and arenaflex-efficient data solutions • Optimize Snowflake performance (query tuning, resource management, warehouse sizing) • Implement data engineering best practices, reusable design patterns, and modern cloud architectures • Ensure data quality, validation, and consistency across pipelines and systems • Collaborate with business, architects, PMs, and analysts to align deliverables with enterprise goals • Provide leadership and mentorship to onsite/offshore data engineering teams • Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and privacy frameworks • Document data flows, transformations, lineage, and architecture diagrams • Troubleshoot and resolve pipeline failures, performance bottlenecks, and system issues Skills • 10+ Years of experience in data engineering • Deep experience in SQL • Deep experience in Python • Deep experience in AWS Glue • Deep experience in Snowflake • Experience in financial services data domains • 7+ Years of experience in Data Architecture & Modelling • 8+ Years of experience in Data Engineering (ETL/ELT) • 4–6 Years of experience in Snowflake Data Platform • Strong leadership skills to mentor offshore/onshore teams • Ability to collaborate with business stakeholders daily • Experience in designing and implementing data models (Conceptual, Logical, Physical) • Experience in developing and optimizing ETL/ELT pipelines using AWS Glue, Snowflake, and Python • Experience in optimizing Snowflake performance (query tuning, resource management, warehouse sizing) • Experience in implementing data engineering best practices, reusable design patterns, and modern cloud architectures • Experience in ensuring data quality, validation, and consistency across pipelines and systems • Experience in collaborating with business, architects, PMs, and analysts to align deliverables with enterprise goals • Experience in ensuring compliance with data governance, security, and privacy frameworks • Experience in documenting data flows, transformations, lineage, and architecture diagrams • Experience in troubleshooting and resolving pipeline failures, performance bottlenecks, and system issues Company Overview • Tek Ninjas develops and delivers innovative technologies in web, app development, cloud and mobility along with a professional service. It was founded in 2015, and is headquartered in Lewisville, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship • TEK NINJAS has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 73 in 2025, 41 in 2024, 47 in 2023, 34 in 2022, 54 in 2021, 31 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job

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