[Remote] Lead Data Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Empower Retirement, LLC is committed to transforming financial lives with a flexible work environment and a focus on internal mobility. The Lead Data Engineer provides technical leadership in designing and optimizing scalable data solutions and platforms, while mentoring engineers and ensuring best practices across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of advanced data pipelines and ingestion frameworks
• Guide technical execution of complex data initiatives across teams
• Translate highly complex business requirements into scalable data solutions
• Ensure data platforms are optimized for performance, scalability, and reliability
• Enforce data governance, security, and quality standards
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership on projects
• Lead code reviews and ensure adherence to engineering standards
• Collaborate with architects and stakeholders to align solutions with enterprise direction
• Drive improvements in automation, efficiency, and platform capabilities
• Support architectural discussions and contribute to design decisions
• Complete other duties as assigned

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent combination of training and experience
• 6–8+ years of data engineering experience with enterprise scale platforms
• Advanced proficiency in Snowflake, Python, PySpark, and SQL
• Strong experience with AWS and modern data platforms
• Deep understanding of data modeling, ETL/ELT processes, and data warehousing
• Experience leading technical initiatives and mentoring engineers
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Experience working in Agile environments

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) – BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.

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